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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 11 months prior to the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SD4000 IS CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 CX5 SD4000 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SD4000 IS CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the CX5.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and CX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Ricoh CX5
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $399