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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was introduced 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX6 matches up vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony G3

 CX6 G3 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh CX6

 G3 CX6 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony G3

 CX6 G3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX6 and Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX6 against the G3.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and G3.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher CX6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Sony G3
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Sony G3
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony G3
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 201g (0.44 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $595 $200