Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX9
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony WX9
| CX3 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Ricoh CX3
| WX9 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX9
| CX3 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $329 | $188 |
