Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A550

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A550 (14MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The CX2 was brought out 3 months before the A550 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX2 scores against the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys exterior 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 Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX2 against the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and A550 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and A550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A550 will give you extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.