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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony HX100V

 CX2 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Ricoh CX2

 HX100V CX2 
LaunchedOctober 2011August 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX100V

 CX2 HX100V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others (185 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX100V
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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