Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was unveiled 4 years prior to the A58 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX3 grades against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 against the A58.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and A58.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A58 will deliver extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.