Canon S110 vs Ricoh CX5

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S110 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S110 was released 15 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S110 grades against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon S110 versus Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S110 against the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and CX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S110 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon S110 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.