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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 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 H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and H300 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 5 years before the H300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX2 scores against the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony H300

 CX2 H300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh CX2

 H300 CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony H300

 CX2 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 provides exterior dimensions 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 H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 versus the H300.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and H300.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to result in more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
good MP (20MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
24
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony H300
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-20 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $341 $249