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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 2 years after the CX2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX260 HS CX2 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2009Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX260 HS

 CX2 SX260 HS 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX260 HS CX2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS against the CX2.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and CX2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (230 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 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 Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $341