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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Released August 2009
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh CX2

 X90 CX2 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Pentax X90

 CX2 X90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX2

 X90 CX2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Ricoh CX2
 Pentax X90Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X90 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-08-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 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 D-L106 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 One One
Price at launch $350 $341