Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX1 was launched 5 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX1 scores vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX1 vs the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and HX50V.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to show extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind in sensor technology.