Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh PX

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 4 years after the PX which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS scores versus the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the PX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and PX is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and PX.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.