Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
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On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX5 was announced 19 months earlier than the RX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX5 matches up versus the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony RX1
| CX5 | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Ricoh CX5
| RX1 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony RX1
| CX5 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 compared to the RX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and RX1.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX5 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older CX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $399 | $2,798 |