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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 22 months earlier than the TX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX1 scores vs the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony TX100V

 CX1 TX100V 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh CX1

 TX100V CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX100V

 CX1 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 comes with outer 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 compared to the TX100V.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and TX100V.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to show extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $380