Conclusion: 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
Summary: Performance has definitely improved across the board with the Ricoh CX3. There's a better noise performance at the higher ISO settings and the backlit sensor has managed...
Pros: 10.7x optical zoom, Back illuminated sensor, Nice design, Improved noise reduction, Quick menu for speedy adjustements, 10.7x optical zoom, Nice design, Quick menu for...
Cons: Intimidating menu for the first time buyer, Lens flare on some shots, White-balance had problems, Pricey, Noisy at high ISO settings
Conclusion: Overall the CX2 is an excellent camera, well designed and implemented. It could be a perfect digital compact if not for its problems with image noise, which are...
Pros: 28-300mm equivalent lens, Good colour reproduction
Conclusion: Whether you buy the CX1 or CX2 they are both fantastic compacts however if you want the extra zoom and can keep a steady hand than choose the latter.
Summary: : The Ricoh CX2 improves on the CX1 with quicker 5fps shooting, an improved 10.7x optical zoom lens, new scene modes, new focus mode, and snap focus.
Pros: Great image quality, Low noise for a compact camera, Dynamic range mode useful for static / landscape shots, High speed shoting - 5fps! better than some DSLRs, Great w...
Cons: Expensive compared to predecessors (R10), Limited scene modes, Poor flash position