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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 A4000 IS CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A4000 IS

 CX2 A4000 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh CX2

 A4000 IS CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions 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 differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS and the CX2.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and CX2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (175 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
62
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (175 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (175 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 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 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 175 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $341