Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX66 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX1 scores vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX1 vs the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and TX66.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to give more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.