Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched January 2016
(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
- Introduced August 2009

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX540 HS was introduced 6 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX540 HS scores versus the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Ricoh CX2
SX540 HS | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 78 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX540 HS
CX2 | SX540 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX2
SX540 HS | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS against the CX2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and CX2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and CX2.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
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 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 | 205 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $341 |