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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released within a month of the PX and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX230 HS grades vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX230 HS PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX230 HS

 PX SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX230 HS PX 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS vs the PX.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and PX.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSRicoh PX
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $329