Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W530
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32 Features
35 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was released 16 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX2 scores vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony W530
| CX2 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh CX2
| W530 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W530
| CX2 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 offers physical measurements 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX2 and the W530.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and W530.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-08-20 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 113g (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $341 | $269 |