Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh CX5
A2300 | CX5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon A2300
CX5 | A2300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh CX5
A2300 | CX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A2300 and Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |