Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H50
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H50 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was revealed 8 months after the H50 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX2 scores against the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony H50
| CX2 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh CX2
| H50 | CX2 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony H50
| CX2 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX2 against the H50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and H50.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern CX2 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-08-20 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| 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 | 9MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| 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 model | DB-70 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $341 | $80 |