Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh CX1
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37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
(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
- Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RZ10 was launched 2 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RZ10 scores versus the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Ricoh CX1
| RZ10 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax RZ10
| CX1 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh CX1
| RZ10 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).
Take a look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 and the CX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and CX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer RZ10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ10 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 178 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $299 |