Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W650

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W650 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 grades versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CX1 against the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and W650.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to show extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.