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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 6 months after the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the I-10 scores vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh CX2

 I-10 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Pentax I-10

 CX2 I-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX2

 I-10 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 features outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the I-10 against the CX2.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and CX2.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax I-10 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax I-10
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX2
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-25 2009-08-20
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
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 rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
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-LI92 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $310 $341