Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2010
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CX6 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX6 was released 22 months later than the TX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX6 grades vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony TX5
CX6 | TX5 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh CX6
TX5 | CX6 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX5
CX6 | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 against the TX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and TX5.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The CX6 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern CX6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-11-15 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $595 | $239 |