Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Ricoh CX4
SX410 IS | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX410 IS
CX4 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh CX4
SX410 IS | CX4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |