Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5
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92 Imaging
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
- New Model is Canon SX520 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
- Introduced July 2011
Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX510 HS was launched 2 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS scores against the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh CX5
SX510 HS | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX510 HS
CX5 | SX510 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX5
SX510 HS | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the CX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and CX5 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and CX5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX510 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
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 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 | 250 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $399 |