Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony RX1R
CX2 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh CX2
RX1R | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | August 2009 | More modern by 46 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony RX1R
CX2 | RX1R | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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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 |