Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX30
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX30 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX1 was manufactured 3 years before the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX1 grades versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony WX30
| CX1 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh CX1
| WX30 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX30
| CX1 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX1 and the WX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and WX30.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-19 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-70 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $259 |