Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out about the same time to the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS and the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and CX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.