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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W370 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced 10 months before the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 matches up against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W370

 CX1 W370 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh CX1

 W370 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W370

 CX1 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 offers physical dimensions 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CX1 against the W370.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and W370.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sony W370
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W370
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $230