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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Ricoh PX
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 6 months earlier than the PX and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades versus the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh PX

 SX220 HS PX 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX220 HS

 PX SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh PX

 SX220 HS PX 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2011Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS features external measurements 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 PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS and the PX.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and PX.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh PX
 Canon SX220 HSRicoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon SX220 HS Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $329