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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

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
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was released 9 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX2 scores versus the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh G900

 CX2 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh CX2

 G900 CX2 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2009Newer by 103 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh G900

 CX2 G900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CX2 vs the G900.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and G900.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to show more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Ricoh G900
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (247g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh G900
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX2 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-08-20 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $341 $752