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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A6400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CX1 was launched 11 years before the A6400 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX1 matches up against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony A6400

 CX1 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh CX1

 A6400 CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2009Fresher by 120 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A6400

 CX1 A6400 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got 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 A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 versus the A6400.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and A6400 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and A6400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6400 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Sony A6400 Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Sony A6400
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
76
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
Sony A6400 Travel photography features
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
87
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Sony A6400 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony A6400
 Ricoh CX1Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-19 2019-01-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone 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 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $898