Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S950

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled very close to the S950 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX1 grades against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CX1 versus the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and S950.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony S950 to offer greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.