Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX2 was introduced 23 months before the W550 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX2 scores versus the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony W550
CX2 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Ricoh CX2
W550 | CX2 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W550
CX2 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX2 and the W550.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and W550.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-08-20 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 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 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Cost at release | $341 | $119 |