Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300
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![Ricoh CX2 front Ricoh CX2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX2/Ricoh-CX2-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300/Sony-HX300-front.jpg)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX200V
- Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The CX2 was announced 4 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX2 scores versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony HX300
CX2 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Ricoh CX2
HX300 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX300
CX2 | HX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 compared to the HX300.
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 size comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and HX300.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to deliver greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-20 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 623 grams (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-70 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $341 | $339 |