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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was released 4 years prior to the HX10V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX1 scores versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony HX10V

 CX1 HX10V 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Ricoh CX1

 HX10V CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX10V

 CX1 HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides external 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) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX1 and the HX10V.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX10V
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $616