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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 A3000 IS CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A3000 IS

 CX2 A3000 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX2

 A3000 IS CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh CX2
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