Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W620

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.