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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was announced 3 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX2 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 CX2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh CX2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 CX2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has outside measurements 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX2 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX2 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX2 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-20 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $341 $871