Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Introduced July 2011
Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A3200 IS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the CX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3200 IS scores versus the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh CX5
A3200 IS | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon A3200 IS
CX5 | A3200 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh CX5
A3200 IS | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS provides outside dimensions 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 CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS against the CX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and CX5.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical 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 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $399 |