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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was launched 10 months after the CX2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS scores versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX210 IS CX2 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX210 IS

 CX2 SX210 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX2

 SX210 IS CX2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the CX2.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and CX2.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
38
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 185 gr (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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $226 $341