Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310
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32 Features
30 Overall
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W310 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX1 was launched 10 months prior to the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX1 scores against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W310
CX1 | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh CX1
W310 | CX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W310
CX1 | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CX1 compared to the W310.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and W310.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W310 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $150 |