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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 4 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX2 grades against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony S2100

 CX2 S2100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh CX2

 S2100 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony S2100

 CX2 S2100 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 versus the S2100.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and S2100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony S2100 to provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (185g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony S2100
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $341 $0