Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX
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Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the PX and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Ricoh PX
A2100 IS | PX | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A2100 IS
PX | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Ricoh PX
A2100 IS | PX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and PX.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Ricoh PX |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $220 | $329 |