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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CX1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was launched 5 months earlier than the TX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX1 grades versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony TX1

 CX1 TX1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh CX1

 TX1 CX1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX1

 CX1 TX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 versus the TX1.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and TX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Sony TX1 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX1
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-19 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $350