Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-50

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was launched 8 years before the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX2 matches up against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys physical measurements 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-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 compared to the WG-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.