Ricoh CX2 vs Sony QX100

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was announced 5 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX2 matches up against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX2 versus the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and QX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony QX100 will show greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.