Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX40 HS matches up against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS vs the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and CX5 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and CX5.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX40 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.