Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony HX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is fairly close but the CX1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was announced 2 months before the HX1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX1 scores against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has got outside dimensions 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 HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX1 and the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and HX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The CX1 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.