Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The CX2 was brought out 8 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX2 grades versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has got 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) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the CX2 and the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and RX100 V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 V will offer greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.