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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 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 W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W290 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced about the same time to the W290 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX1 grades vs the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W290

 CX1 W290 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Ricoh CX1

 W290 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W290

 CX1 W290 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has got outer measurements 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 W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX1 compared to the W290.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and W290.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W290 to render greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Sony W290
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Sony W290
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W290
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.40 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $230