Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty close but the CX1 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was manufactured 2 years after the A100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the CX1 scores versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX1 vs the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and A100.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A100 will result in extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger CX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.