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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX160 IS CX4 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2010More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX160 IS

 CX4 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX4

 SX160 IS CX4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
69
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
51
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISRicoh CX4
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