Canon XC10 vs Ricoh PX

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon XC10 and Ricoh PX, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and PX (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was introduced 3 years after the PX which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XC10 grades vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon XC10 and Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the XC10 versus the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and PX is 54 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and PX.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh PX will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.