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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon D10 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled around the same time to the CX2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D10 scores vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh CX2

 D10 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon D10

 CX2 D10 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh CX2

 D10 CX2 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D10 versus the CX2.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and CX2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and CX2.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon D10 to offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
31
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
53
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot D10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 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 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $341