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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax H90 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 6 months later than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H90 grades against the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh CX2

 H90 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Pentax H90

 CX2 H90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh CX2

 H90 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax H90 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the H90 and the CX2.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and CX2.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax H90 to give you greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax H90
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Ricoh CX2
 Pentax Optio H90Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio H90 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-25 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model D-LI68 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $341