Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5
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![Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS/Canon-SX50-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Announced January 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
(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 SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX50 HS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX50 HS was revealed 19 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Ricoh CX5
SX50 HS | CX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX50 HS
CX5 | SX50 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh CX5
SX50 HS | CX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX50 HS versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the CX5.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.
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Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and CX5.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX50 HS to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-15 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $429 | $399 |