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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
Sony H70
(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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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Overview

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").

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The 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 resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh CX1

 H70 CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony H70

 CX1 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Sony H70
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony H70
 Ricoh CX1Sony 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