Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced 22 months before the W530 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX1 grades versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has got exterior measurements 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the CX1 compared to the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and W530.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to offer you more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.