Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Refreshed by Sony a5000
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CX4 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX4 matches up versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony NEX-3N
CX4 | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Ricoh CX4
NEX-3N | CX4 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | August 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony NEX-3N
CX4 | NEX-3N | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 against the NEX-3N.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and NEX-3N.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX4 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $211 | $399 |