Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Launched August 2010
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A1100 IS was introduced 18 months prior to the CX4 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1100 IS grades against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh CX4
| A1100 IS | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon A1100 IS
| CX4 | A1100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh CX4
| A1100 IS | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the CX4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and CX4.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1100 IS to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Ricoh CX4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 115k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $160 | $211 |
