Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX
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![Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS/Canon-SX400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX 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
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the PX and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh PX
SX400 IS | PX | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX400 IS
PX | SX400 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh PX
SX400 IS | PX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the PX.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and PX is 81 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and PX.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Ricoh PX |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $229 | $329 |