Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2
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![Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS/Canon-SX60-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Announced September 2014
- Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX60 HS was brought out 5 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX60 HS scores vs the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Ricoh CX2
SX60 HS | CX2 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX60 HS
CX2 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh CX2
SX60 HS | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions 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 SX60 HS versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the CX2.
![Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and CX2 is 61 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and CX2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to provide extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-09-16 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.4 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $549 | $341 |