Ricoh CX1 vs Sony HX9V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.