Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was unveiled around the same time to the NEX-C3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX5 grades vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX5 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.