Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H400

Here is a complete review of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was introduced 6 years prior to the H400 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX1 grades versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 offers physical measurements 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 H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 vs the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and H400.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to result in greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.