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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 3 years after the CX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS matches up against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX400 IS CX5 
ReleasedJuly 2014July 2011Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX400 IS

 CX5 SX400 IS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SX400 IS CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS and the CX5.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and CX5 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and CX5.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $399