Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX30V
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX1 was brought out 4 years before the HX30V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX1 scores vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony HX30V
| CX1 | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Ricoh CX1
| HX30V | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX30V
| CX1 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX1 against the HX30V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and HX30V.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to resolve more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-19 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 9 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 320 photos |
| Battery form | - | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $299 | $420 |