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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX710 HS CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 66 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX710 HS

 CX2 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX710 HS CX2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh CX2
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