Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A35

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.