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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 3 years before the CX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX10 IS CX5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CX5 SX10 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SX10 IS CX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the CX5.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and CX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
features face detect focusing
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (600g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $275 $399