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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony W510

 CX2 W510 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh CX2

 W510 CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W510

 CX2 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others (185g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony W510
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $341 $99