Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX200V

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.