Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2
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36 Features
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93 Imaging
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX520 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
- Launched August 2009

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was announced 4 years after the CX2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS grades versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh CX2
SX510 HS | CX2 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX510 HS
CX2 | SX510 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX2
SX510 HS | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the CX2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and CX2 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and CX2.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX510 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $341 |