Ricoh CX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh CX1 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was brought out 10 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX1 grades vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. 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 Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX1 versus the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.