Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Ricoh CX4
A2400 IS | CX4 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon A2400 IS
CX4 | A2400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh CX4
A2400 IS | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |