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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 19 months before the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX10 IS CX4 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CX4 SX10 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX4

 SX10 IS CX4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the CX4.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and CX4 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and CX4.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX10 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
comes with face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (600g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (600g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 600g (1.32 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $275 $211