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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 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 T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and T90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was launched 7 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX2 grades against the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony T90

 CX2 T90 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh CX2

 T90 CX2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony T90

 CX2 T90 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX2 against the T90.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and T90.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony T90 to give more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern CX2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (185g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than others (148g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony T90
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $341 $259