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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 24 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1400 matches up vs the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Ricoh CX5

 A1400 CX5 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon A1400

 CX5 A1400 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Ricoh CX5

 A1400 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1400 and the CX5.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and CX5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A1400 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
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screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot A1400Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $399