Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX2

Here, we are matching up the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was released 3 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the MX-1 grades against the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the MX-1 vs the CX2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and CX2 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and CX2.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher MX-1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.