Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX5
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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Lets look more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX220 HS was brought out 5 months before the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX220 HS grades vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh CX5
| SX220 HS | CX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX220 HS
| CX5 | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh CX5
| SX220 HS | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
| Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and CX5.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX220 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Canon SX220 HS | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon SX220 HS | Ricoh CX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-5L | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $399 |