Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX2
93 Imaging
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93 Imaging
32 Features
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Launched August 2009

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A495 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A495 was announced 5 months later than the CX2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A495 matches up vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh CX2
A495 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A495
CX2 | A495 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh CX2
A495 | CX2 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A495 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Canon A495 and Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A495 compared to the CX2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and CX2.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A495 to render greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

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Canon A495 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $109 | $341 |