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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX4 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was launched 24 months earlier than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX4 scores vs the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony NEX-F3

 CX4 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh CX4

 NEX-F3 CX4 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony NEX-F3

 CX4 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX4 versus the NEX-F3.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery pack (470 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh CX4Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-19 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $211 $470