Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX55
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX55 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CX2 was unveiled 23 months before the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX2 scores vs the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony TX55
CX2 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh CX2
TX55 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Sharper display (+310k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony TX55
CX2 | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 against the TX55.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and TX55.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-20 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $341 | $350 |