Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX150

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was released 4 years before the WX150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX1 grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX1 and the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and WX150.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.