Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX10

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was introduced 22 months prior to the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX1 grades versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX1 vs the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and WX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to deliver extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.