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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 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 SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 3 months earlier than the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS grades versus the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX200 IS CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX200 IS

 CX2 SX200 IS 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX2

 SX200 IS CX2 
RevealedMay 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the CX2.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX200 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $341