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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX2 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 5 years before the WX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX2 scores vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 CX2 WX350 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh CX2

		

		

			
 WX350 CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 CX2 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 features outer 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX2 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 vs the WX350.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and WX350.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to show greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
25
 manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (9MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
37
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (185 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
26
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (9 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (470 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
66
 lighter than competitors (185 grams)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 low MP (9MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 low MP (9 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
47
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (185 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
35
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh CX2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-20 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 9 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $341 $270