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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released August 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was introduced 2 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2500 matches up vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh CX4

 A2500 CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon A2500

 CX4 A2500 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh CX4

 A2500 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2500 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the CX4.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and CX4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
69
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot A2500Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 220 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $109 $211