Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 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
- Launched August 2010

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh CX4
SX600 HS | CX4 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX600 HS
CX4 | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh CX4
SX600 HS | CX4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and CX4.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 290 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $249 | $211 |