Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh PX
SX30 IS | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX30 IS
PX | SX30 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh PX
SX30 IS | PX | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |