Ricoh CX1 vs Sony RX10 III

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX1 and Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX10 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 grades vs the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has outer 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 RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 and Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 vs the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will render extra detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.