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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was released 2 months after the W220 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 scores against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W220

 CX1 W220 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh CX1

 W220 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W220

 CX1 W220 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 and the W220.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and W220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W220 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W220
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $160