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Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
Ricoh PX
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Ricoh PX

 A2100 IS PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A2100 IS

 PX A2100 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Ricoh PX

 A2100 IS PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISRicoh PX
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