Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh PX

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX420 IS grades against the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outside measurements 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 PX has proportions 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 SX420 IS vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and PX is 80 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and PX.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.