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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX2 scores against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony HX200V

 CX2 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh CX2

 HX200V CX2 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX200V

 CX2 HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 comes with physical measurements 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX2 against the HX200V.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (185g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
good battery power (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (583 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (583g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX200V
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-20 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
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 life - 450 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $341 $480