Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H70

The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 16 months before the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX2 scores versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CX2 and the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and H70.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.