Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was manufactured 4 years before the HX200V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX1 scores against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 provides external 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 HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 against the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.