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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS versus Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 10 months after the PX so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX150 IS scores against the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh PX

 SX150 IS PX 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2011Newer by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX150 IS

 PX SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh PX

 SX150 IS PX 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS and the PX.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and PX is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and PX.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average in class (306g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
46
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (130 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $329