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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 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
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 20 months later than the PX making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS grades versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX280 HS PX 
AnnouncedMarch 2013August 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX280 HS

 PX SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX280 HS PX 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS vs the PX.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and PX.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSRicoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2011-08-16
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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