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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 3 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS grades vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX710 HS CX5 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX710 HS

 CX5 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX5

 SX710 HS CX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the CX5.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and CX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and CX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (269g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $399