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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was launched 13 months before the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CX2 scores vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh G700SE

 CX2 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh CX2

 G700SE CX2 
RevealedOctober 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh G700SE

 CX2 G700SE 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CX2 and the G700SE.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and G700SE.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G700SE to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
23
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh G700SE
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX2 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-08-20 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 DB-70 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $341 $0