Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 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
- Announced August 2010

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores versus the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh CX4
SX160 IS | CX4 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX160 IS
CX4 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX4
SX160 IS | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS against the CX4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and CX4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and CX4.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 gr (0.64 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 life | 380 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $199 | $211 |