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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX240 HS CX2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX240 HS

 CX2 SX240 HS 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX240 HS CX2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS vs the CX2.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and CX2.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX240 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
provides face detect focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition (224g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (185g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSRicoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $341