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Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 23 months later than the PX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D20 scores against the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh PX

 D20 PX 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon D20

 PX D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh PX

 D20 PX 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D20 and the PX.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and PX.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh PX to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer D20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
33
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Ricoh PX
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
60
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Ricoh PX
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-18 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $329