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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Launched July 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 X90 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh CX1

 X90 CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax X90

 CX1 X90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX1

 X90 CX1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax X90Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X90 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-L106 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $299