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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A2300 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 7 months later than the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2300 scores versus the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh CX5

 A2300 CX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon A2300

 CX5 A2300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh CX5

 A2300 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 offers external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2300 and the CX5.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and CX5.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot A2300Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $139 $399