Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX1
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the CX2 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX2 was unveiled around the same time to the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX2 grades against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony TX1
CX2 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh CX2
TX1 | CX2 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony TX1
CX2 | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 vs the TX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and TX1.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX1 will offer greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-20 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | One | One |
Price at release | $341 | $350 |