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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T 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 NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The CX6 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the CX6 scores vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony NEX-5T

 CX6 NEX-5T 
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Ricoh CX6

 NEX-5T CX6 
ReleasedAugust 2013November 2011More modern by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony NEX-5T

 CX6 NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX6 vs the NEX-5T.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX6 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
77
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony NEX-5T
 Ricoh CX6Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX6 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-11-15 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $595 $400