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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Ricoh PX
(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
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 2 years after the PX which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS scores against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX510 HS PX 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX510 HS

 PX SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX510 HS PX 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the PX.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and PX is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and PX.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh PX to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh PX
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 349 gr (0.77 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
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 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $329