Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A99

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was brought out 3 years before the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX3 grades versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX3 vs the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and A99.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A99 will deliver greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.