Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2
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93 Imaging
32 Features
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was unveiled 5 months later than the CX2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3000 IS grades versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh CX2
A3000 IS | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A3000 IS
CX2 | A3000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX2
A3000 IS | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS against the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and CX2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3000 IS to give you more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 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 model | NB-8L | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $240 | $341 |