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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was announced 8 years before the HX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX2 scores against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony HX350

 CX2 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh CX2

 HX350 CX2 
IntroducedDecember 2016August 2009Newer by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX350

 CX2 HX350 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 against the HX350.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and HX350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and HX350.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to produce greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Sony HX350
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (652 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (652 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX350
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-20 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $341 -