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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX530 HS was announced 5 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX530 HS CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX530 HS

 CX2 SX530 HS 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX530 HS CX2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS and the CX2.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and CX2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and CX2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to render greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
55
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $379 $341