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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
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
  • Launched August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX700 HS CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX700 HS

 CX2 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX700 HS CX2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
65
lighter than others (269g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh CX2
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