Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh CX5
SD4000 IS | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SD4000 IS
CX5 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX5
SD4000 IS | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |