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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Released February 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 matches up against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony HX7V

 CX1 HX7V 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Ricoh CX1

 HX7V CX1 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX7V

 CX1 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 and the HX7V.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and HX7V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX7V to produce more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX7V
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2011-07-19
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $499