Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2
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![Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS/Canon-SX400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh CX2
SX400 IS | CX2 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX400 IS
CX2 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX2
SX400 IS | CX2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |