Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Released January 2014
- Successor is 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
- Revealed July 2011

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX600 HS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was launched 2 years after the CX5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh CX5
SX600 HS | CX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX600 HS
CX5 | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh CX5
SX600 HS | CX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has measurements 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 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS against the CX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and CX5.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Ricoh CX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | 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 rate | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | 290 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $249 | $399 |