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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The CX2 was announced 4 years before the RX1R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX2 matches up against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony RX1R

 CX2 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh CX2

 RX1R CX2 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX1R

 CX2 RX1R 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 versus the RX1R.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
Sony RX1R Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Sony RX1R Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
Sony RX1R Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-20 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $341 $2,798