Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX2

Let's look much closer at the Canon A1400 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1400 scores versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 vs the CX2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to produce more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger A1400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.