| General | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Ricoh |
| Model | Alpha 9 | CX6 |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha 9 II | |
| MSRP | $4500/£4500 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 28.3 Megapixel | 11 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1728 x 1296, 1280 x 9601, 640 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | Fine, Normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames, H/L selectable |
| Focus | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +20 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 693 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | |
| Crop Factor | 1x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 300 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 10.7x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 5.6 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.78x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,686k dot | |
| No Blackout Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | |
| 120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 20 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction Wireless Hi-speed sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 4.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| Flash Bracketing | 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | P-TTL | |
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±6 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) | ±0.5 (3 frames at 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto) |
| DXO | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3517 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.3 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 92 |
| Video | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | XAVC S 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 100 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1280 x 720 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps | |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output 1 x RJ45 | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | |
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | Wired or wireless |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.48") | 104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz) | 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6" | |
| Package Weight | 3.395 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | DB-100 |
| Battery Life | 650 shots | |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | 86 MB | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Sony Alpha 9 | Ricoh CX6 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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