Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX80
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX80 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced March 2016
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the CX2 grades versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony HX80
| CX2 | HX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Ricoh CX2
| HX80 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2016 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 79 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX80
| CX2 | HX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 offers outer 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 compared to the HX80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and HX80.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-20 | 2016-03-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 life | - | 390 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $341 | $368 |