Canon A2200 vs Ricoh CX3

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2200 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 7 months after the CX3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2200 matches up against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A2200 versus the CX3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2200 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A2200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.