Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
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Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX1 was launched 4 years earlier than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX1 matches up against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony NEX-F3
| CX1 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh CX1
| NEX-F3 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony NEX-F3
| CX1 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX1 vs the NEX-F3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and NEX-F3 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and NEX-F3.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-02-19 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 314g (0.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-70 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $299 | $470 |