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Ricoh CX2

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User ratings:
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7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
71 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
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Editorial reviews:
13
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3.9 out of 5
8 user ratings
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4 stars
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Pros

  • multi-point autofocus system is very good
  • excellent performance
  • feels very well-made and responsive Rod

Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Ricoh CX2 have Image Stabilization
  • Ricoh CX2 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 9 Mpx
  • 3456, 2592 px
  • 5.6
  • Continuous, Multi point, Spotus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Ricoh CX2 - Pros & Cons

Ricoh CX2

Pros

  • multi-point autofocus system is very good
  • excellent performance
  • feels very well-made and responsive Rod
  • CX2 feels very well-made and responsive

Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Ricoh CX2 have Image Stabilization
  • Ricoh CX2 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Ricoh CX2 have Weather Sealing
  • its complicated folding internal structure is to slow down the start up time
  • video recording mode
  • corner sharpness is severely lacking

Ricoh CX2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
9 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3456 x 2592 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Ricoh CX2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels9.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3456 x 2592 px
Other resolutions
  • 3456x2304
  • 3072x2304
  • 2592x2592
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1728x1296
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
ProcessorSmooth Imaging Engine IV
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.7 x
Digital zoom4.8 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture5.6
Focal length equiv28 - 300
Focus adjustmentManual
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight6.53 oz
Width4.0 in
Height2.3 in
Depth1.16 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISOAUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots920000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Motion JPEG frame rate15.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey,Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage88.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo

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Ricoh CX2 Ricoh - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.9
Based on 13 reviews
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Ricoh CX2 Ricoh CX2 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.11.2009
Ricoh CX2 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

Just 6 months on from its already very capable predecessor, the Ricoh CX2 enters the competitive travel-zoom camera category with a new 10.7x, 28-300mm zoom lens. Other improvements include even faster 5fps burst shooting, new Pre-AF and Continuous AF focus modes, several extra scene settings, and improved face recognition. The Ricoh CX2 also features the same 3 inch HVGA LCD screen, 9 megapixel CMOS sensor, CCD-shift vibration correction system and fast operation as the CX1. Read our in-depth Ricoh CX2 review to find out if it's a worthy update...

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Good Gear Guide
Ricoh CX2 digital camera
4.0

A small Ricoh digital camera with a big zoom

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Layers Magazine
Published: 15.06.2010
Ricoh CX2

After the impressive CX1 model last year, I was optimistic about the new Ricoh CX2. It offers the same body type and long-life battery, but with a few updates as well.

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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Ricoh CX2
4.3

Ricoh's second CMOS-sensor digicam extends the zoom range of the previous model to 10.7 times.Ricoh's second CMOS-equipped digicam, the CX2, comes hard on the heels of the CX1, which we reviewed in March. It has the same 6.16 x 4.62 mm CMOS sensor with 9.3-megapixel (effective) resolution but boasts a new lens that provides 10.7x optical zoom and wide-angle coverage in a camera body that is only 29.4 mm thick.

Ricoh CX2 Review: Ricoh CX2 compact camera
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 08.10.2009
Review: Ricoh CX2 compact camera

This 9.3-megapixel camera has a 28mm–300mm (film-equivalent) lens with image stabilisation by sensor shift. It is bulkier than most compacts but in a reassuring way.

Ricoh CX2 Ricoh CX2 [Digital Camera Review]
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Digital Photography School
Published: 05.01.2010
Ricoh CX2 [Digital Camera Review]

Ricoh has a unique way of snaring attention: like the delicate lilac hue of the CX2’s top panel, neatly capping the two-tone grey body. Pick it up and you immediately know which is the camera’s upper level, with power button, mode dial and zoom lever clearly seen. The style continues: the rear has the usual

Ricoh CX2 Review: Ricoh CX2 camera
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Stuff
Published: 08.10.2009
Review: Ricoh CX2 camera

This is a camera for taking pictures, not a toy to play with - and it's a great device.

Ricoh CX2 Ricoh CX2 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 07.12.2009
Ricoh CX2 Review
4.5

Judging from Ricoh's CX2, in-camera HDR may just be the next big thing? The What Digital Camera Ricoh CX2 review...

Ricoh CX2 Ricoh CX2 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 20.08.2009
Ricoh CX2 Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Ricoh CX2 is a 9.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CMOS sensor and 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 lens. Read our CX2 review to find its pros and cons.

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CNET
Published: 13.10.2009
Ricoh CX2

The 9.3-megapixel CX2 compact superzoom with 10.7x zoom offers capabilities that wouldn't be out of place on a cutting-edge digital SLR, including plenty of focusing options and an excellent dynamic-range mode. It also feels very well-made and responsive

Ricoh CX2 Ricoh CX2 digital camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 15.10.2009
Ricoh CX2 digital camera
4.5

The Ricoh CX2 is undoubtedly a machine for the more advanced user, but offers image quality to match for those that know what they’re doing and is

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Expert Reviews
Published: 20.01.2010
Ricoh CX2 review
3.0

With its breakneck performance, fantastic screen and big zoom, this is almost a superb camera, but lens sharpness lets it down.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 28.09.2009
Ricoh CX2
4.5

Is in-camera HDR the next big thing? Ricoh certainly thinks so.