Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony W510
CX2 | W510 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh CX2
W510 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W510
CX2 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |