Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh CX4

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 22 months after the CX4 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS scores vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS and the CX4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and CX4.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX260 HS to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.