Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- New Model is Sony HX200V
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CX2 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX2 scores against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony HX100V
CX2 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Ricoh CX2
HX100V | CX2 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX100V
CX2 | HX100V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 has 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) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX2 versus the HX100V.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and HX100V.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX100V to provide greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-20 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 577 gr (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $341 | $429 |