Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Released July 2011

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh CX5
SX400 IS | CX5 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX400 IS
CX5 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX5
SX400 IS | CX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |