Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W690

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was launched 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX2 scores against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 has physical 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) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX2 and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the CX2 and the W690.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and W690.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.