Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W690
| CX1 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh CX1
| W690 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W690
| CX1 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony 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 |