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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 5 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS grades against the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX400 IS CX2 
AnnouncedJuly 2014August 2009Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX400 IS

 CX2 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX2

 SX400 IS CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the CX2.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and CX2 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and CX2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than average (185g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 life 190 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $341