Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the PX and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX1 scores against the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 vs the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and PX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to result in more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.