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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 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 SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years after the CX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS matches up against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX730 HS CX5 
RevealedApril 2017July 2011More modern by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX730 HS

 CX5 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh CX5

 SX730 HS CX5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS vs the CX5.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and CX5 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and CX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSRicoh CX5
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti alias 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
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $399