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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony TX66

 CX1 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh CX1

 TX66 CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX66

 CX1 TX66 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Sony TX66
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
36
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $350