Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2010

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh CX4
SX400 IS | CX4 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX400 IS
CX4 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX4
SX400 IS | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and CX4 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and CX4.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 190 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $229 | $211 |