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Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • 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 A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A810 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A810 matches up vs the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh CX2

 A810 CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A810

 CX2 A810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh CX2

 A810 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon A810 and 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 change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 versus the CX2.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and CX2.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to offer extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A810 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot A810Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 life 220 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $341