Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was announced 4 years after the CX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the MX-1 scores vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 features physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the MX-1 and the CX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and CX1 is 84 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and CX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger MX-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.