Ricoh CX2

64 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
performance (34)
portability (30)
image quality (22)
usability (20)
zoom (15)

Negative
viewfinder (4)
low-light (3)
black level (1)
exposure (1)
stabilizer (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 reviews of Ricoh CX2. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the zoom and image quality. The usability and portability also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the price and size, while some have doubts about the exposure and flash.

performance, portability, usability, image quality, zoom

viewfinder, low-light, stabilizer , flash, exposure

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Ricoh CX2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Ricoh CX2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Ricoh CX2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the durability. The portability is also appreciated. The usability and price get critical opinions.

portability, durability

price, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Ricoh CX2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Ricoh CX2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the image quality and screen. The portability and durability also get good reviews, but there are some mixed comments about the zoom. Some have doubts about the low light performance and usability.

performance, durability, portability, screen, image quality

usability, low-light

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Ricoh CX2 Review

The Ricoh CX2 is a new compact super-zoom camera, offering a 10.7x, 28-300mm zoom lens in a body less than 3cms thick. Successor to the 6-month old CX1 model, the Ricoh CX2 principally increases the focal range from 200mm to 300mm and the continuous...

The Ricoh CX2 adds a couple of real improvements and a few additional frills to an already proven design. CX1 owners may feel aggrieved given the aggressively short timescale between releases, but for the rest of us the CX2 demands and deserves our...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Joe Baker (digitalreviews.net)

Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GXR Digital Cameras - Reviewed

Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GXR

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Buy-n-Shoot.com (buy-n-shoot.com)

Ricoh CX2 Digital Camera Review

In saying that, the solid performance of the CX1 has certainly been continued and users can be assured that this line of compacts will perform well overall, especially given some initial practice and familiarisation time.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : daniel m. east (layersmagazine.com)

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.

10.7x optical zoom; leveling indicator; battery life

Low-light exposure; mode dial

Image quality is sharp, clean, and with natural color saturation. Contrast, gray balance, and multipattern white balance are excellent but, unlike its predecessor, exposure in lower light situations isn't as accurate under similar conditions (without...

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Expert review by : Barrie Smith (digital-photography-school.com)

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...

In some ways the CX2 is a surprising camera but by adding a few features (more exposure options — shutter and aperture priority) and RAW capture it could have been an absolute winner. As it is, I figure many of the CX2's attractions, like burst...

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Ricoh CX2 digital camera

A small Ricoh digital camera with a big zoom

28-300mm zoom lens, useful dynamic range mode, high-contrast black-and-white filter, fast burst mode

Noise is present in images, not useful for low-light photography, some lens distortion

Despite some issues with noise, the Ricoh CX2 is an admirable compact camera. It has a huge 300mm lens, captures vibrant and sharp images, has useful scene modes, and is reasonably priced. Put it on your shopping list if you want a point-and-shoot...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Ricoh CX2

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

The Ricoh CX2 is a very accomplished camera from one of the veteran names in the industry. It combines excellent build quality, a versatile specification, class-leading performance and superb image quality with a range of innovative features and...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Ricoh CX2 digital camera

The Ricoh CX2 is basically the same as the CX1, it looks stylish and is undoubtedly well made; once again we had the black liveried version to test, though silver and a two-tone version with a coloured top plate are available. A simple control layout...

LCD, low ISO image quality, easy to use, features, build, auto level indication

No optical viewfinder, high ISO image noise, longer zoom creates camera shake issues

The CX2 is, well, just the like the CX1 – only more so. A relatively minor update might furrow some brows as to why the CX1 needed replacing so soon. The longer focal lengths are (arguably) more useful, but the flip side is problems with camera shake...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Ricoh CX2 digital camera

A small Ricoh digital camera with a big zoom

28-300mm zoom lens, useful dynamic range mode, high-contrast black-and-white filter, fast burst mode

Noise is present in images, not useful for low-light photography, some lens distortion

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techadvisor.co.uk)

Ricoh CX2 review

It's perfect for anyone with a penchant for travelling: the Ricoh CX2 will let you take wide-angle shots of famous landmarks, and can also snap a close-up of a bird perched atop a distant statue and capture fine details, for example.

Oct, 2009

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