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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax W80 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released 5 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the W80 grades vs the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Ricoh CX1

 W80 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax W80

 CX1 W80 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Ricoh CX1

 W80 CX1 
RevealedJune 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements 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 W80 and Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the W80 compared to the CX1.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W80 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and CX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax W80 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W80
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
64
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W80
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
37
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax W80 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax Optio W80Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio W80 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-06-25 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI78 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $299