Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 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
- Announced February 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W290
CX1 | W290 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Ricoh CX1
W290 | CX1 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W290
CX1 | W290 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |