Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and H70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX1 was revealed 22 months earlier than the H70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX1 matches up versus the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony H70
| CX1 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh CX1
| H70 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony H70
| CX1 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 against the H70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and H70.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $299 | $199 |