Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2
65 Imaging
33 Features
39 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(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
Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SX10 IS was brought out 7 months before the CX2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX10 IS grades against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX2
SX10 IS | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX10 IS
CX2 | SX10 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX2
SX10 IS | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS against the CX2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and CX2 is 65 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and CX2.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX10 IS to produce more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $275 | $341 |