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Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Ricoh CX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh CX5

 D20 CX5 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon D20

 CX5 D20 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh CX5

 D20 CX5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
33
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
60
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than others (205g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh CX5
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