Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2009
- Newer Model is Sony A560
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX6 was brought out 2 years after the A500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX6 grades vs the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A500
CX6 | A500 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Ricoh CX6
A500 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A500
CX6 | A500 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CX6 vs the A500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and A500 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and A500.
All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A500 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger CX6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A500 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-11-15 | 2009-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 630 grams (1.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 520 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $595 | $638 |