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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon G11 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was brought out 4 months later than the CX2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the G11 grades against the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Ricoh CX2

 G11 CX2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon G11

 CX2 G11 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Ricoh CX2

 G11 CX2 
LaunchedDecember 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G11 against the CX2.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and CX2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and CX2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G11 will give greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (375g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
57
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (375g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (375g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot G11Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-12-16 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $341