Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh CX2
D10 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon D10
CX2 | D10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh CX2
D10 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon D10 versus Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |