Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony A900
CX1 | A900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Ricoh CX1
A900 | CX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A900
CX1 | A900 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | October 2008 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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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 |