Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SX20 IS was manufactured 11 months after the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Ricoh CX2
SX20 IS | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX20 IS
CX2 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh CX2
SX20 IS | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS vs the CX2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and CX2 is 65 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and CX2.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX20 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
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 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 | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $341 |