Ricoh CX2 vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX2 scores against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 compared to the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.