Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W230
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32 Features
30 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W230 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W230 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CX1 was manufactured very close to the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX1 grades versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W230
CX1 | W230 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Ricoh CX1
W230 | CX1 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W230
CX1 | W230 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 comes with exterior dimensions 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CX1 versus the W230.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and W230.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W230 to provide greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
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 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 ID | DB-70 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $180 |