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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the CX2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SD4500 IS CX2 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 CX2 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX2

 SD4500 IS CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the CX2.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and CX2.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD4500 IS to offer you extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
55
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
28
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Ricoh CX2
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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 1920x1080 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 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 model NB-9L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $341