Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX2
SX130 IS | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX130 IS
CX2 | SX130 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX2
SX130 IS | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |