Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced January 2021
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and a1 (50MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CX2 was announced 12 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX2 matches up against the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony a1
CX2 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Ricoh CX2
a1 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2021 | August 2009 | More modern by 139 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 920k | Crisper display (+520k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony a1
CX2 | a1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX2 and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 against the a1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and a1.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will render greater detail with its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-08-20 | 2021-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 8640 x 5760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 133 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/400 secs |
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) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 737 grams (1.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 530 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Launch cost | $341 | $6,498 |