Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3400 IS versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS has exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the CX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and CX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.