Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh CX4

Below is a extended review of the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The MX-1 was brought out 2 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the MX-1 scores against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 provides external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the MX-1 and the CX4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and CX4 is 84 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and CX4.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer MX-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.