Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 3 years after the CX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS scores versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS against the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and CX5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.