Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the PX and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS grades versus the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh PX
SX610 HS | PX | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX610 HS
PX | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh PX
SX610 HS | PX | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS and the PX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and PX.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Ricoh PX |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191 gr (0.42 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $214 | $329 |