Canon A2200 vs Ricoh CX2

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A2200 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 17 months later than the CX2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2200 compared to the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and CX2.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2200 to resolve extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A2200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.