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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX410 IS CX4 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2010More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX410 IS

 CX4 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh CX4

 SX410 IS CX4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the CX4.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and CX4 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and CX4.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to result in greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (185 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $211