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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 3 years later than the PX and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX710 HS grades versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX710 HS PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX710 HS

 PX SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX710 HS PX 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS versus the PX.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and PX.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
67
lighter than competition in class (269g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh PX
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Style 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $329