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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 12 months prior to the PX so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh PX

 SD4000 IS PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SD4000 IS

 PX SD4000 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2010More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh PX

 SD4000 IS PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS features outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the PX.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and PX.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh PX Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Ricoh PX
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $329