Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
31
97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W320
CX1 | W320 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh CX1
W320 | CX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W320
CX1 | W320 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony 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 |