Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX2

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was brought out 4 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S200 scores versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S200 versus the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon S200 will give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.