Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX5

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 4 years after the CX5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS against the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and CX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and CX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give greater detail using its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.