Canon XC10 vs Ricoh CX2

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon XC10 versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the XC10 (1") and CX2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was revealed 5 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XC10 scores against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the XC10 versus the CX2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and CX2 is 54 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and CX2.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon XC10 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XC10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.