Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T900
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T900 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched February 2009
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T900 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX1 was announced about the same time to the T900 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX1 grades versus the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony T900
CX1 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh CX1
T900 | CX1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony T900
CX1 | T900 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 and the T900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and T900.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony T900 to offer you extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 model | DB-70 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $300 |