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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
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 SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 18 months later than the CX2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX220 HS grades vs the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 SX220 HS CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon SX220 HS

 CX2 SX220 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh CX2

 SX220 HS CX2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS against the CX2.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and CX2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX220 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
38
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon SX220 HSRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon SX220 HS Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-07 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $341