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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W530

 CX1 W530 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh CX1

 W530 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W530

 CX1 W530 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Sony W530
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Sony W530
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W530
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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