Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX100V

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.