Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh PX

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 2 years later than the PX and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX700 HS grades versus the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and PX.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.