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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
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
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 18 months after the PX making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2500 matches up vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh PX

 A2500 PX 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A2500

 PX A2500 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh PX

 A2500 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 versus the PX.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and PX.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Ricoh PX Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A2500Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 135g (0.30 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 shots -
Style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $329