Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Refreshed by Sony A7R II
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX5 was introduced 3 years prior to the A7R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX5 scores vs the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony A7R
CX5 | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Ricoh CX5
A7R | CX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Clearer screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony A7R
CX5 | A7R | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 and Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 and the A7R.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and A7R is 92 and 78 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and A7R.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will provide you with more detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Alpha A7R |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 465 grams (1.03 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $1,898 |