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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax I-10 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was manufactured 12 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the I-10 matches up against the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh CX1

 I-10 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax I-10

 CX1 I-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX1

 I-10 CX1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the I-10 versus the CX1.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and CX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax I-10 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern I-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-25 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $310 $299