Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX7V
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92 Imaging
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX2 was brought out 23 months before the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX2 matches up against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony HX7V
| CX2 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Ricoh CX2
| HX7V | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX7V
| CX2 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 versus the HX7V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and HX7V.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX7V to offer greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-20 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | DB-70 | NP-BG1 |
| 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $341 | $499 |