Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 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)
- 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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh CX1
| W370 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W370
| CX1 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony 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 |