Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was introduced 6 months before the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX3 scores versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX3 and the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and WX9.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX9 to give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.