Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was manufactured 10 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX2 grades against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.