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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Ricoh CX4
(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 August 2010
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 3 years after the CX4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS scores vs the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX510 HS CX4 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX510 HS

 CX4 SX510 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX4

 SX510 HS CX4 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS features physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the CX4.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and CX4 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and CX4.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX510 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $211