Canon S200 vs Ricoh PX

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon S200 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 2 years later than the PX and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S200 scores vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S200 against the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and PX.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh PX will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.