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Ricoh CX2
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As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Ricoh CX2 is also often compared to mirrorless, pro digicams, entry-level DSLRs, super zooms, compacts, ultra compacts and digicams. The Ricoh CX2's top rivals come from Ricoh (such as the CX4 and the CX1) and Fujifilm (such as the X-Pro1 and the FinePix S602Z Pro)
Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it is slightly less expensive ($247.89 vs $351.93).
However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9 MP vs 9.8 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), is older (august, 2009 vs january, 2011) and slightly shorter exposures (8 seconds vs 60 seconds).
Ricoh CX4
1 year newer
$249
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Significant advantages of the CX4 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the CX4 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the CX4 and CX2
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Ricoh CX6
2 years newer
$481
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Significant advantages of the CX6 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the CX6 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the CX6 and CX2
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Ricoh CX5
1 year newer
$352
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Significant advantages of the CX5 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the CX5 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the CX5 and CX2
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Ricoh CX3
5 months newer
$179 - $208
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Significant advantages of the CX3 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the CX3 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the CX3 and CX2
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
6 months older
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Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and CX2
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Olympus SZ-31MR
2 years newer
$394 - $482
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Significant advantages of the SZ-31MR (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the SZ-31MR (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the SZ-31MR and CX2
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is newer (august, 2009 vs september, 2006) and is significantly smaller (compact 102x58x29 mm vs standard size 140x82x43 mm).
However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs rangefinder), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9 MP vs 16 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm).
Fujifilm X-Pro1
2 years newer
$1,991 - $2,298 (body only)
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Significant advantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the X-Pro1 and CX2
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Leica M8
2 years older
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Significant advantages of the M8 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the M8 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the M8 and CX2
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (10.7x vs 3.8x), has a significantly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm) and is slightly less expensive ($247.89 vs $369.99).
However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm).
Canon PowerShot S95
1 year newer
$364 - $389
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Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the S95 and CX2
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
1 year older
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Significant advantages of the DMC-FX150 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX150 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the DMC-FX150 and CX2
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Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$370 - $430
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Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the S100 and CX2
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a much higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is newer (august, 2009 vs january, 2008), is much smaller (compact 102x58x29 mm vs prosumer size 129x98x62 mm) and is thinner (1.1" vs 2.4").
However, on average it takes slightly lower resolution photos (9 MP vs 12.2 MP), has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs pentamirror), users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection) and doesn't shoot RAW.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1 year older
$468 (body only)
$499 18-55mm lens
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Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the Rebel XSi and CX2
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), is much smaller (compact 102x58x29 mm vs prosumer size 115x83x92 mm), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), is thinner (1.1" vs 3.6") and is much lighter (185 g vs 544 g).
However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), has much less zoom (10.7x vs 25.4x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm) and has worse image stabilization (sensor shift vs lens).
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
1 year newer
$409
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Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and CX2
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Nikon Coolpix L120
1 year newer
$180 - $220
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Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the L120 and CX2
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
5 months older
$355
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Significant advantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the DSC-HX1 and CX2
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Nikon Coolpix L810
2 years newer
$250 - $265
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Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the L810 and CX2
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to compact competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (10.7x vs 5x), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a significantly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 460k dots), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD) and is newer (august, 2009 vs february, 2008).
However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), is slightly larger (compact 102x58x29 mm vs compact 95x53x26 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,000 fps), doesn't have an OLED screen (LCD vs OLED) and is thicker (1.1" vs 0.9").
Ricoh CX1
6 months older
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Significant advantages of the CX1 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the CX1 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the CX1 and CX2
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Ricoh R10
1 year older
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Significant advantages of the R10 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the R10 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the R10 and CX2
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Samsung TL350
6 months newer
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Significant advantages of the TL350 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the TL350 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the TL350 and CX2
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Samsung SL820
6 months older
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Significant advantages of the SL820 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the SL820 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the SL820 and CX2
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Ricoh Caplio R8
1 year older
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Significant advantages of the R8 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the R8 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the R8 and CX2
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Ricoh Caplio R4
3 years older
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Significant advantages of the R4 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the R4 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the R4 and CX2
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (10.7x vs 4x), has a much higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), has a slightly larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm) and much closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 8 cm).
However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), is significantly larger (compact 102x58x29 mm vs ultra compact 91x53x17 mm), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9 MP vs 9.7 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.
Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$104
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Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the S3100 and CX2
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Samsung ST95
1 year newer
$193
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Significant advantages of the ST95 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the ST95 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the ST95 and CX2
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
similar age
$293
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Significant advantages of the DSC-TX1 (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX1 (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the DSC-TX1 and CX2
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh CX2 compared to digicam competitors include: it has a much wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 1.8"), has a much higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 110k dots), is much smaller (compact 102x58x29 mm vs prosumer size 121x82x97 mm) and has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none).
However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs digital), has fewer storage slots (1 vs 2) and doesn't support an external flash.
Fujifilm FinePix S602Z Pro
6 years older
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Significant advantages of the S602Z Pro (vs the CX2)
Significant disadvantages of the S602Z Pro (vs the CX2)
common strengths of the S602Z Pro and CX2
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