Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX2 matches up versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX2 compared to the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and WG-20.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to render extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.