Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX300

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX1 scores against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 against the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and WX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to result in greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.