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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 4 years after the CX4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX710 HS CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 54 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX710 HS

 CX4 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX4

 SX710 HS CX4 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has physical 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) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the CX4.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and CX4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and CX4.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to show more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average (269g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $211