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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was manufactured 5 years after the A100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX6 matches up versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A100

 CX6 A100 
RevealedNovember 2011July 2006More modern by 65 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Ricoh CX6

 A100 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A100

 CX6 A100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX6 vs the A100.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and A100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The CX6 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The younger CX6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Sony A100
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
Sony A100 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Sony A100 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Sony A100
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
Sony A100 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A100
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-11-15 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 638 grams (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail price $595 $1,000