Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S930
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S930 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S930 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX2 was revealed 8 months after the S930 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX2 scores vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony S930
CX2 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 112k | Clearer display (+808k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh CX2
S930 | CX2 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony S930
CX2 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX2 and Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 versus the S930.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and S930.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony S930 to render more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger CX2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-20 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
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") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $341 | $219 |