Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S2100

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 10 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX1 matches up vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX1 against the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and S2100.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony S2100 to give more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.