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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX540 HS CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2009More recent by 78 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX540 HS

 CX2 SX540 HS 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX540 HS CX2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (205 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (205 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than others (185g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (205 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSRicoh CX2
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