Canon S100 vs Ricoh CX2

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon S100 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was announced 2 years after the CX2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S100 matches up versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon S100 and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 and the CX2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and CX2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S100 will result in more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.