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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W620 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was introduced 3 years before the W620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX2 scores against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony W620

 CX2 W620 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh CX2

 W620 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W620

 CX2 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 vs the W620.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and W620.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W620 to render extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average (185g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Sony W620
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony W620
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-20 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $341 $102