Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1
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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2009
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Ricoh CX1
| MX-1 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax MX-1
| CX1 | MX-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh CX1
| MX-1 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Pentax MX-1 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax MX-1 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-07-01 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 391g (0.86 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 208 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-Li-106 | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $400 | $299 |