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Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX50 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
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX40 HS was launched within a month of the PX and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX40 HS grades against the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX40 HS PX 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX40 HS

 PX SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX40 HS PX 
LaunchedSeptember 2011August 2011Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS against the PX.

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and PX is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and PX.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh PX to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
41
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Ricoh PX Street photography features
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (600g)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (380 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery pack (380 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
38
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-15 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 life 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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