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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was manufactured 7 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX2 scores vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony S950

 CX2 S950 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh CX2

 S950 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony S950

 CX2 S950 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 provides external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CX2 versus the S950.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony S950 to provide extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent CX2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Sony S950
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
Sony S950 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
Sony S950 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Sony S950
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
9
can't record video
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony S950
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 185 gr (0.41 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $341 $130