Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony TX7
CX2 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh CX2
TX7 | CX2 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony TX7
CX2 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-20 | 2010-01-07 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | DB-70 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $341 | $300 |