Ricoh CX1 vs Sony RX1

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX1 grades vs the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides 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 RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 compared to the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and RX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.