Ricoh CX1 vs Sony A390

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and A390 (14MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was manufactured 17 months before the A390 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX1 matches up vs the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 compared to the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and A390.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A390 will render extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.