Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 3 years prior to the HX10V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX2 matches up vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX2 and the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and HX10V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.