Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX20

Here is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX1 scores against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CX1 against the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and TX20.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX20 to give you greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.