Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh PX

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and PX (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 24 months before the PX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX120 IS scores versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and PX is 87 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and PX.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh PX will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.