Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Sony 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 |