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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 2 years after the T900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX5 matches up versus the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sony T900

 CX5 T900 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh CX5

 T900 CX5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sony T900

 CX5 T900 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 compared to the T900.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and T900.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony T900 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer CX5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sony T900
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Sony T900
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sony T900
 Ricoh CX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $300