Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh CX1

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very well matched but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and CX1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was manufactured 24 months after the CX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-1 scores against the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 features physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the XZ-1 against the CX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and CX1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and CX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus XZ-1 will give more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.