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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was introduced 10 months later than the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX150 IS CX5 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX150 IS

 CX5 SX150 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SX150 IS CX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS vs the CX5.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and CX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and CX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (130 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
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 Overall 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 life 130 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $399