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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Updated by Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was revealed 23 months prior to the RX1R making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX5 matches up versus the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony RX1R

 CX5 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh CX5

 RX1R CX5 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony RX1R

 CX5 RX1R 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outer 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 and the RX1R.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
Sony RX1R Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
66
lighter than others (205g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
heavier than competitors (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-06-26
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 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 482 grams (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 score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $2,798