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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh GR
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh GR

 CX2 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh CX2

 GR CX2 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR

 CX2 GR 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (245g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (245 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh GR
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