Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was released 3 years prior to the HX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX1 scores against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX1 compared to the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and HX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.