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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 6 months after the PX which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2400 IS grades versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Ricoh PX

 A2400 IS PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A2400 IS

 PX A2400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh PX

 A2400 IS PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the PX.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and PX.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh PX Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh PX Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $329