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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 5 months later than the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A3200 IS scores versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 A3200 IS CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon A3200 IS

 CX4 A3200 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh CX4

 A3200 IS CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS and the CX4.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and CX4.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3200 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
72
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
42
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $211