Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh PX
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was brought out 7 years later than the PX and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS grades versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh PX
SX740 HS | PX | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 85 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX740 HS
PX | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh PX
SX740 HS | PX | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS vs the PX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and PX.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh PX |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-07-31 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | 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 | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 265 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $400 | $329 |