Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX4

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 14 months after the CX4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX40 HS scores versus the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the CX4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and CX4 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and CX4.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX40 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.