Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh PX

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX130 IS versus Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 12 months before the PX which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS scores against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the PX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and PX is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and PX.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh PX to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.