Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.