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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TX55 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX1 scores versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony TX55

 CX1 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh CX1

 TX55 CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX55

 CX1 TX55 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX1 compared to the TX55.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and TX55.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to produce greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX55
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-19 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $350