Ricoh CX2 has a
9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Sony HX300 has a
20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .
Sony HX300's sensor provides 11MP more than Ricoh CX2's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the CX2 and HX300 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX300 Cameras
Ricoh CX2 and Sony HX300 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Ricoh CX2
or the
Sony HX300 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
