Pentax Q-S1 vs Ricoh CX2

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      BrandPentaxRicoh
      ModelQ-S1CX2
      MSRP$499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Photo Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      ProcessorQ EngineSmooth Imaging Engine IV
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003456 x 2592
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3072 x 2034, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1400, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 14403456 x 2304, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 2592, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1728 x 1296, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, Normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Lens MountPentax Q
      Crop Factor4.7x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom10.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
      Flash Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.90 m at ISO 1003.00 m ISO 400
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots )
      Video Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wireless
      Environmental Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Dimensions105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34")102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228"
      Package Weight1.4 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Battery PackD-LI68DB-70
      Battery Life250 shots
      Internal Storage88 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax Q-S1 Ricoh CX2
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2, 10 or Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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