Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the CX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS against the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and CX5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX200 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.