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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced 10 months before the W320 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX1 grades versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W320

 CX1 W320 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh CX1

 W320 CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W320

 CX1 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 vs the W320.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and W320.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to resolve greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Sony W320
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Sony W320
42
has manual focus
fairly 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 exposure
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W320
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 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 One One
Pricing at release $299 $269