Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh CX5
SX710 HS | CX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX710 HS
CX5 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX5
SX710 HS | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |