Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(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
- Introduced July 2011

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon D20 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The D20 was announced 24 months later than the CX5 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D20 grades versus the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh CX5
D20 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon D20
CX5 | D20 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh CX5
D20 | CX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon D20 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon D20 versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D20 versus the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and CX5.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon D20 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent D20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-06-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 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 model | 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $399 |