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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 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
  • Launched November 2011
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Successor is Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the CX6 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CX6 was released 3 years after the A700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX6 scores vs the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony A700

 CX6 A700 
ReleasedNovember 2011December 2007More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Ricoh CX6

 A700 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony A700

 CX6 A700 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 against the A700.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and A700.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A700 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer CX6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
Sony A700 Portrait photography details
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
Sony A700 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (201g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
Sony A700 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony A700
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-11-15 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 768g (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-FM500H
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), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $595 $1,000