Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W320

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 4 months earlier than the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX2 scores against the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 compared to the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and W320.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.