Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A300

The following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CX1 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was launched 13 months after the A300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX1 grades against the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the CX1 versus the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and A300 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and A300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A300 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer CX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.