Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh PX
SX220 HS | PX | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SX220 HS
PX | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh PX
SX220 HS | PX | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |