Canon 20D vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon 20D vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
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- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
Canon 20D vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon 20D and Ricoh CX2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty similar but the 20D (APS-C) and CX2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 20D was introduced 5 years earlier than the CX2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 20D grades against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Ricoh CX2
20D | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon 20D
CX2 | 20D | |||
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Released | August 2009 | November 2004 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 118k | Sharper screen (+802k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Ricoh CX2
20D | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 20D vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 20D and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 20D versus the CX2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and CX2 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and CX2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 20D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh CX2 will deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon 20D vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2004-11-03 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 118k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,300 | $341 |