Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Announced July 2011

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was announced 7 months after the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh CX5
A4000 IS | CX5 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon A4000 IS
CX5 | A4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh CX5
A4000 IS | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and CX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 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 | 175 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $399 |