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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX1 grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sony WX50

 CX1 WX50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Ricoh CX1

 WX50 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX50

 CX1 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX1 against the WX50.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and WX50.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sony WX50
 Ricoh CX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $250