Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX4
SX10 IS | CX4 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX10 IS
CX4 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX4
SX10 IS | CX4 | |||
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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).
Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |