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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Ricoh PX
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 11 months prior to the PX and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up against the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh PX

 SX30 IS PX 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX30 IS

 PX SX30 IS 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh PX

 SX30 IS PX 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS vs the PX.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and PX is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and PX.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (601 grams)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (601g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (601 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 model NB-7L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $329