Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was released 17 months later than the CX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X90 matches up against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X90 against the CX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and CX1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and CX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax X90 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent X90 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.