Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Replacement is Canon SX150 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
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Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX130 IS versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX130 IS was brought out very close to the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX4
| SX130 IS | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX130 IS
| CX4 | SX130 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX4
| SX130 IS | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | August 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the CX4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and CX4 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and CX4.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh CX4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 308 gr (0.68 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $250 | $211 |