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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 5 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX720 HS grades vs the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX720 HS CX4 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2010Fresher by 67 months
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX720 HS

 CX4 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX4

 SX720 HS CX4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS and the CX4.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and CX4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and CX4.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (270g)
MP count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSRicoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Microphone 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 270g (0.60 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $211