Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX70

Here is a complete review of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX3 scores vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CX3 vs the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and WX70.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.