Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and CX4 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 12 months before the CX4 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS grades against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the CX4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and CX4 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and CX4.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.