Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70
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32 Features
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![Ricoh CX2 front Ricoh CX2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX2/Ricoh-CX2-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70/Sony-WX70-front.jpg)
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39 Features
46 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The CX2 was announced 3 years before the WX70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX2 scores against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony WX70
CX2 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Ricoh CX2
WX70 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony WX70
CX2 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CX2 versus the WX70.
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 size comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and WX70.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-20 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-70 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $341 | $242 |