Ricoh CX6 vs Sony HX1

Following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was announced 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX6 grades versus the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 and the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and HX1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh CX6 will render greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CX6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.