Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Successor is Sony a5100
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX2 scores versus the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony a5000
CX2 | a5000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Ricoh CX2
a5000 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 53 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony a5000
CX2 | a5000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while 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).
Check the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX2 vs the a5000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and a5000.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will provide more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-08-20 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-70 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $341 | $448 |