Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX
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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2011
Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX270 HS was revealed 20 months after the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS scores against the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Ricoh PX
SX270 HS | PX | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX270 HS
PX | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh PX
SX270 HS | PX | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior measurements 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 PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the PX.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and PX.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Ricoh PX |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $284 | $329 |