Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A330
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Previous Model is Sony A300
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the CX1 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe CX1 was announced 2 months before the A330 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX1 grades against the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony A330
| CX1 | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh CX1
| A330 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A330
| CX1 | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX1 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX1 versus the A330.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and A330 is 93 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and A330.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A330 will produce greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A330 Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-02-19 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) | 529 gr (1.17 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 535 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $299 | $545 |