Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A65
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A68 (24MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX1 was launched 7 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX1 scores against the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony A68
CX1 | A68 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Ricoh CX1
A68 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 81 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A68
CX1 | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 versus the A68.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and A68 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and A68.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-02-19 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $581 |