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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 7 years after the CX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX70 HS grades versus the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX70 HS CX5 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2011More modern by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX70 HS

 CX5 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh CX5

 SX70 HS CX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS against the CX5.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and CX5 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and CX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
64
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
64
relatively wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $399