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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
Ricoh PX
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX610 HS PX 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX610 HS

 PX SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX610 HS PX 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh PX Sports photography details
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
68
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh PX
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