Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A230

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the CX2 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was released 4 months later than the A230 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX2 matches up vs the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX2 compared to the A230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and A230 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and A230.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A230 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.