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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 12 months later than the CX2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS grades against the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SD4000 IS CX2 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 CX2 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX2

 SD4000 IS CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the CX2.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and CX2.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD4000 IS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SD4000 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Ricoh CX2
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-02 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $341