Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Successor is Ricoh GR II
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and GR (16MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX2 was unveiled 4 years before the GR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX2 grades against the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh GR
CX2 | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh CX2
GR | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 44 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR
CX2 | GR | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 against the GR.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and GR.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GR will resolve extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Ricoh GR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-20 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 300 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $341 | $971 |