Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510

Below is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 16 months before the W510 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX2 grades versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 against the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and W510.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to result in more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.