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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and PX (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years later than the PX and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX620 HS scores versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX620 HS PX 
ReleasedMay 2016August 2011More recent by 58 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX620 HS

 PX SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX620 HS PX 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the PX.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and PX.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 182g (0.40 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 295 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $329