Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh PX
A2500 | PX | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |