Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Ricoh CX2
SX240 HS | CX2 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX240 HS
CX2 | SX240 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh CX2
SX240 HS | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |