Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX
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![Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS/Canon-SX500-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX500 IS was unveiled 13 months later than the PX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS matches up against the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Ricoh PX
SX500 IS | PX | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX500 IS
PX | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh PX
SX500 IS | PX | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS against the PX.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and PX is 80 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and PX.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX500 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Ricoh-PX-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 SX500 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Ricoh PX |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/1600 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 195 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $329 |