Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W530

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").

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The 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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

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.

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.