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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 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 SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS grades against the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX160 IS CX2 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX160 IS

 CX2 SX160 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX2

 SX160 IS CX2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS provides external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the CX2.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and CX2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and CX2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
69
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than average (291g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (380 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 life 380 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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