Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX9

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was launched 16 months before the TX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX1 matches up versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX1 and the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and TX9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX9 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.