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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed around the same time to the S980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX1 scores versus the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony S980

 CX1 S980 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Ricoh CX1

 S980 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony S980

 CX1 S980 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. 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) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 vs the S980.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and S980.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony S980 to produce more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
Sony S980 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Sony S980 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S980 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Sony S980 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
Sony S980 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony S980
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $300