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Canon N vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon N and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The N was unveiled 3 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the N grades against the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh CX2

 N CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon N

 CX2 N 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh CX2

 N CX2 

Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has got outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the N against the CX2.

Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N and CX2.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon N to give you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern N provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot NRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot N Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $341