Canon A800 vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon A800 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
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Revealed August 2009
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Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A800 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A800 was revealed 17 months later than the CX2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A800 matches up versus the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Ricoh CX2
| A800 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A800
| CX2 | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Ricoh CX2
| A800 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A800 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A800 and the CX2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and CX2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A800 to resolve more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A800 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| 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 photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 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 life | 300 shots | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $90 | $341 |