Canon S100 vs Ricoh CX5

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon S100 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the S100 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was launched 6 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S100 scores against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 and the CX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon S100 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.