Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2
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![Canon PowerShot A810 front Canon PowerShot A810 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A810/Canon-A810-front.jpg)
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh CX2
A810 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon A810
CX2 | A810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh CX2
A810 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |