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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS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
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX210 IS CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX210 IS

 CX4 SX210 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX4

 SX210 IS CX4 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh CX4
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