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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was released 5 years prior to the W810 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX1 scores versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony W810

 CX1 W810 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh CX1

 W810 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony W810

 CX1 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 vs the W810.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and W810.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W810 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony W810
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $100