Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T99

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 10 months before the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX2 scores vs the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX2 against the T99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and T99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to result in extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.