Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W730

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX2 scores against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX2 compared to the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to offer you extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.