Ricoh CX1 vs Sony T99

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was released 16 months before the T99 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX1 grades versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in 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) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CX1 against the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and T99.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony T99 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.