Ricoh CX1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX1 matches up versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CX1 vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.