Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 matches up vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony NEX-5T
| CX1 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh CX1
| NEX-5T | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2013 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony NEX-5T
| CX1 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX1 and the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and NEX-5T.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will show more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-02-19 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 180g (0.40 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-70 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $400 |