Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was launched 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX2 matches up vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 provides outer 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) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 versus the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to give more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.