Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX500
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was launched 6 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX2 scores versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony WX500
| CX2 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Ricoh CX2
| WX500 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony WX500
| CX2 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX2 and the WX500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and WX500.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind in sensor tech.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-20 | 2015-04-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $341 | $348 |