Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1
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![Canon PowerShot A2500 front Canon PowerShot A2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2500/Canon-A2500-front.jpg)
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A2500 was manufactured 4 years after the CX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2500 matches up against the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh CX1
A2500 | CX1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon A2500
CX1 | A2500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh CX1
A2500 | CX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2500 versus the CX1.
![Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Ricoh-CX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
![Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Ricoh-CX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and CX1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A2500 to offer extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher A2500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Ricoh-CX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Ricoh-CX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh CX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2009-02-19 |
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 | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $109 | $299 |