Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX700 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
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX710 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

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was released 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX700 HS scores vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh CX2
SX700 HS | CX2 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX700 HS
CX2 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh CX2
SX700 HS | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS versus the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and CX2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and CX2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | 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 surface 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $349 | $341 |