Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX1

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the CX1 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was unveiled 5 months before the WX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX1 grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CX1 vs the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and WX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX1 will render extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.