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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 3 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX2 scores vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony W610

 CX2 W610 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh CX2

 W610 CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W610

 CX2 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX2 vs the W610.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and W610.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W610 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Sony W610
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Sony W610
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony W610
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-20 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $341 $200