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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 18 months later than the CX4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2400 IS scores versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 A2400 IS CX4 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon A2400 IS

 CX4 A2400 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh CX4

 A2400 IS CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS vs the CX4.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and CX4.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (126g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISRicoh CX4
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 190 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $211