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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A99
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A900 (25MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The CX1 was announced 4 months later than the A900 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX1 grades against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony A900

 CX1 A900 

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Ricoh CX1

 A900 CX1 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A900

 CX1 A900 
LaunchedFebruary 2009October 2008Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX1 compared to the A900.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and A900.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will provide you with more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A900 Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
Sony A900 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
weather proof
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
Sony A900 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
Sony A900 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
9
no video recording
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony A900
 Ricoh CX1Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-19 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single 2
Launch price $299 $2,736