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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh PX
SX510 HS | PX | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX510 HS
PX | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh PX
SX510 HS | PX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |