Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX4

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 4 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the CX4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and CX4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and CX4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.