Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh CX2

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 5 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS grades against the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the CX2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and CX2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and CX2.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.