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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 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
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 11 months before the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS grades versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX130 IS CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX130 IS

 CX5 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SX130 IS CX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS versus the CX5.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and CX5 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and CX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX130 IS to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
61
lighter than competition (308g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $399