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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A3300 IS versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 17 months after the CX2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3300 IS scores vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 A3300 IS CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A3300 IS

 CX2 A3300 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh CX2

 A3300 IS CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the CX2.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and CX2.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to give greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (185g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4 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 149g (0.33 lb) 185g (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 All around 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 life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $341