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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 6 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 scores against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony WX350

 CX1 WX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh CX1

 WX350 CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX350

 CX1 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX1 against the WX350.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX350 to give greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sony WX350
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 9 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $270