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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX10 IS CX2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CX2 SX10 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer 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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
39
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
offers face detection focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (185 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
34
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
52
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh CX2
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