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Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 August 2010
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon D20 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D20 was manufactured 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D20 scores vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh CX4

 D20 CX4 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2010Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon D20

 CX4 D20 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh CX4

 D20 CX4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 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).

Analyze the Canon D20 versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 and the CX4.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and CX4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon D20 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
60
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Ricoh CX4
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-18 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $211