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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 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
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years before the PX and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX200 IS grades versus the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh PX

 SX200 IS PX 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX200 IS

 PX SX200 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh PX

 SX200 IS PX 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS vs the PX.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and PX.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh PX to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-5L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $329