Ricoh CX2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Ricoh CX2 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Ricoh CX2 was introduced in August 2009 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Ricoh CX2 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Ricoh CX2
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      PROS

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Ricoh CX2

      Ricoh CX2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh CX2 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      Ricoh CX2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 100 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10.7x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.6
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 2 sec

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      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Samsung WB50F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Sony TF1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 over Ricoh CX2.

      Ricoh CX2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 9 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2592 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 25 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/4.7
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Lighter 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz) vs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      Olympus PEN E-P1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic LX100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Fujifilm S8400W
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Sony NEX-5
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Ricoh CX2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Ricoh CX2 has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a 2.70" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Ricoh CX2 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Ricoh CX2 is equipped with Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 2592, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1728 x 1296, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Ricoh CX2 comes with DB-70 battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Ricoh CX2 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Ricoh CX2, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m ISO 400 on Ricoh CX2 and 3.90 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1..

      Physical Parameters

      Ricoh CX2 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 body has dimensions of 102 x 62 x 23 mm (4.02 x 2.44 x 0.91"). Ricoh CX2 weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 weighs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz).

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      102 mm

      58 mm

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      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Ricoh CX2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and give them scores of 52 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Ricoh CX2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


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