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Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 4 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX420 IS grades versus the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX420 IS CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX420 IS

 CX5 SX420 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SX420 IS CX5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS against the CX5.

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and CX5 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and CX5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (195 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (195 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (195 shots)
no Timelapse function
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
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 Overall 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 195 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $399