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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was introduced 4 years prior to the W690 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX1 grades against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W690

 CX1 W690 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh CX1

 W690 CX1 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W690

 CX1 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 versus the W690.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and W690.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to produce extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Sony W690 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sony W690
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W690
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $297