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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Released June 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was announced 15 months earlier than the A35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX3 grades against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony A35

 CX3 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh CX3

 A35 CX3 
IntroducedSeptember 2011June 2010More modern by 15 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A35

 CX3 A35 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 vs the A35.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and A35 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and A35.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A35 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Sony A35
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (415g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony A35
 Ricoh CX3Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-06-16 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $598