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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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 XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XG-1 was announced 4 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XG-1 grades against the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh CX2

 XG-1 CX2 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2009Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Pentax XG-1

 CX2 XG-1 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh CX2

 XG-1 CX2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the CX2.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and CX2 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to show extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger XG-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (567 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (567g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (185g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (567 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh CX2
 Pentax XG-1Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax XG-1 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-15 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 240 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $341