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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony W220

 CX2 W220 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh CX2

 W220 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W220

 CX2 W220 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Sony W220
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (185g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony W220
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-20 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $341 $160