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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A35
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A37 (16MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX2 was launched 3 years prior to the A37 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX2 scores versus the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony A37

 CX2 A37 
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Ricoh CX2

 A37 CX2 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A37

 CX2 A37 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the CX2 vs the A37.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and A37.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A37 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Sony A37
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (185g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Sony A37 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.6")
low battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony A37
 Ricoh CX2Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX2 Sony SLT-A37
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-08-20 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.6"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 185g (0.41 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $341 $522