Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched March 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A3000
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX1 was unveiled 6 years before the a3500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX1 scores against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony a3500
CX1 | a3500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh CX1
a3500 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony a3500
CX1 | a3500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX1 and Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX1 compared to the a3500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and a3500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will provide greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-19 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
Largest 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 | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180 gr (0.40 lb) | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
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 life | - | 470 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-70 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $398 |