Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX4

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 6 months later than the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX220 HS grades vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS vs the CX4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and CX4.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX220 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.