Ricoh CX1 vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX1 and Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was released 5 years prior to the RX1R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX1 grades vs the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX1 against the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and RX1R.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.