Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2
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93 Imaging
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Canon SX200 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 (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 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 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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh CX2
SX200 IS | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX200 IS
CX2 | SX200 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX2
SX200 IS | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |