Ricoh CX1 vs Sony a5000

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX1 grades versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX1 vs the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and a5000.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will render more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind in sensor tech.