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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh PX

 CX1 PX 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh CX1

 PX CX1 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh PX

 CX1 PX 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh PX
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX1 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 DB-70 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $329