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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 4 years before the H90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 grades versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony H90

 CX1 H90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh CX1

 H90 CX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony H90

 CX1 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 and the H90.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and H90.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H90 to produce more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Sony H90
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sony H90
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Sony H90
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony H90
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $230