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Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon S200 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was unveiled 2 years after the CX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200 scores against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Ricoh CX5

 S200 CX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon S200

 CX5 S200 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Ricoh CX5

 S200 CX5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S200 against the CX5.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and CX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The S200 has the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger S200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
34
manual focus
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
64
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
33
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot S200Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $293 $399