Canon S110 vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon S110 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was unveiled 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S110 matches up versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S110 versus the CX4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and CX4.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S110 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon S110 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S110 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.