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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was brought out 17 months later than the CX2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS grades versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 A3200 IS CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A3200 IS

 CX2 A3200 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh CX2

 A3200 IS CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS and the CX2.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and CX2.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to give extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
42
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $341