Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Ricoh PX front Ricoh PX front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-PX/Ricoh-PX-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX240 HS was manufactured 6 months after the PX and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Ricoh PX
SX240 HS | PX | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX240 HS
PX | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh PX
SX240 HS | PX | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the PX.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-PX-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-PX-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and PX.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-PX-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Ricoh-PX-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Ricoh PX |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 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 All around 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 life | 230 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $329 |