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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 22 months prior to the W510 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX1 matches up vs the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W510

 CX1 W510 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh CX1

 W510 CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W510

 CX1 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 vs the W510.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and W510.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to give extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W510
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $99