Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was manufactured 2 months prior to the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX210 IS grades versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh CX4
SX210 IS | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX210 IS
CX4 | SX210 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX4
SX210 IS | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS and the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and CX4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and CX4.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-5L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $226 | $211 |