Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2011
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was introduced 24 months earlier than the PX which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX2 grades against the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh PX
CX2 | PX | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh CX2
PX | CX2 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh PX
CX2 | PX | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 provides exterior dimensions 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 PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX2 versus the PX.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and PX.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh PX to offer you extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Ricoh PX |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-20 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 ID | DB-70 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $341 | $329 |