Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CX2 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The CX2 was introduced 4 months before the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX2 scores versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 has got outside dimensions 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 TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 and the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and TX7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX7 will deliver more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.