Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX50

The following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh CX2 and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CX2 scores versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX2 and the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and WX50.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to produce extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.