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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony TX7

 CX2 TX7 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh CX2

 TX7 CX2 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony TX7

 CX2 TX7 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
Sony TX7 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (149g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony TX7
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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