Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220

Below is a thorough review of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was announced 8 months later than the W220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX2 scores against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 has outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the CX2 against the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and W220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W220 to provide extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern CX2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.