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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 13 months after the CX2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX130 IS matches up against the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX130 IS CX2 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX130 IS

 CX2 SX130 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX2

 SX130 IS CX2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the CX2.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and CX2 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and CX2.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $341