Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony NEX-F3
CX5 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh CX5
NEX-F3 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony NEX-F3
CX5 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Identical 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).
Check out the Ricoh CX5 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |