Canon N vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh CX2
N | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon N
CX2 | N | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh CX2
N | CX2 |
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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).
See the Canon N and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon N vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |