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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The CX5 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX5 scores against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony NEX-F3

 CX5 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh CX5

 NEX-F3 CX5 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony NEX-F3

 CX5 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 against the NEX-F3.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
27
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh CX5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 314g (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $470