Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh CX2
SX210 IS | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX210 IS
CX2 | SX210 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX2
SX210 IS | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |