Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A200

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very similar but the CX1 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was introduced 8 months after the A200 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the CX1 scores versus the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 compared to the A200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and A200 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and A200.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A200 will offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent CX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.