Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
(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 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").

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Ricoh CX2
SX530 HS | CX2 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX530 HS
CX2 | SX530 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX2
SX530 HS | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |