Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W530
CX1 | W530 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh CX1
W530 | CX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W530
CX1 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $269 |