Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was announced 11 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the X90 scores versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X90 features physical measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 vs the CX2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and CX2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and CX2.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax X90 to resolve greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern X90 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.