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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III 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
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and GR III (24MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was manufactured 10 years prior to the GR III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX2 matches up versus the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh GR III

 CX2 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Ricoh CX2

 GR III CX2 
RevealedSeptember 2018August 2009Fresher by 110 months
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR III

 CX2 GR III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 features physical 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) and the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX2 compared to the GR III.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and GR III is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and GR III.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will give you extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
Ricoh GR III Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (257g)
good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GR III
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh GR III
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX2 Ricoh GR III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-20 2018-09-25
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-16
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 257g (0.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $341 $900