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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 17 months after the CX2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Sport matches up versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Ricoh CX2

 Sport CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak Sport

 CX2 Sport 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kClearer display (+808k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Ricoh CX2

 Sport CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport features exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport vs the CX2.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and CX2.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Sport to offer greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Sport should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
23
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
25
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Kodak Sport vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Ricoh CX2
 Kodak EasyShare SportRicoh CX2
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Ricoh CX2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $155 $341