Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2011
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G15 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very close but the G15 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was unveiled 15 months after the CX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G15 matches up versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh CX5
| G15 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon G15
| CX5 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh CX5
| G15 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has got external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 compared to the CX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and CX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and CX5.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G15 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| 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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $499 | $399 |
