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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX410 IS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 3 years after the CX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX410 IS CX5 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2011Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX410 IS

 CX5 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SX410 IS CX5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS and the CX5.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and CX5 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and CX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
47
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (185 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (185 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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 185 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $399