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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was released 23 months after the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX6 matches up versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony S2000

 CX6 S2000 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh CX6

 S2000 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony S2000

 CX6 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX6 vs the S2000.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and S2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern CX6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Sony S2000
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others in class (201g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-11-15 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID DB-100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $595 $225