Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
(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
- Announced August 2009
Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX710 HS was launched 5 years after the CX2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX710 HS grades against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh CX2
SX710 HS | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | August 2009 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX710 HS
CX2 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX2
SX710 HS | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Check the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS and the CX2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and CX2 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and CX2.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
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 | 230 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $349 | $341 |