Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-3

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh CX6 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was unveiled 18 months later than the NEX-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX6 matches up against the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 vs the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX6 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-3 will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer CX6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.