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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W620 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was launched 3 years earlier than the W620 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX1 scores versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W620

 CX1 W620 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh CX1

 W620 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W620

 CX1 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CX1 compared to the W620.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and W620.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W620 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Sony W620
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Sony W620
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W620
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 180g (0.40 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $102