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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 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 SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 7 years after the CX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX740 HS CX5 
RevealedJuly 2018July 2011Newer by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX740 HS

 CX5 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh CX5

 SX740 HS CX5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the CX5.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and CX5 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and CX5.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to produce more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
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lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSRicoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 21MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 265 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $399