Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G15 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was brought out 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G15 matches up against the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 and the CX2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and CX2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and CX2.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G15 will render extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G15 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.