Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh CX2
SX160 IS | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX160 IS
CX2 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX2
SX160 IS | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX160 IS versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $341 |