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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 4 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX2 grades against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony H20

 CX2 H20 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh CX2

 H20 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony H20

 CX2 H20 
RevealedAugust 2009May 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 features 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 Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 versus the H20.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and H20.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H20 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Sony H20
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Sony H20
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Sony H20
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony H20
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-20 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $341 $249