Reasons to choose CX1
Released in 2009, CX1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9.3 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh CX1
vs Ricoh CX2
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
CX128 mm²
CX2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The CX1 and CX2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
CX1MetricCX2
9.3 MPEffective pixels9.3 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.75 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
3.06 µm²Pixel area3.06 µm²
32.68 MP/cm²Pixel density32.68 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight185 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion DB-70 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion DB-70 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The CX1 and CX2 have the same sensor area. The CX1 has the lighter body. The CX1 and CX2 have the same effective resolution. The CX1 and CX2 were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose CX2
Released in 2009, CX2 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9.3 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.