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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX610 HS CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX610 HS

 CX2 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX610 HS CX2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the CX2.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and CX2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
68
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh CX2
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $214 $341