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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 3 years before the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX1 grades against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony HX9V

 CX1 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh CX1

 HX9V CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX9V

 CX1 HX9V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 and the HX9V.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and HX9V.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to render greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (245g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony HX9V
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-19 2011-07-19
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 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
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $328