Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 21 months later than the CX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX270 HS scores vs the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS vs the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and CX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX270 HS to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.