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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the PX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1100 IS grades versus the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh PX

 A1100 IS PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A1100 IS

 PX A1100 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh PX

 A1100 IS PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS vs the PX.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh PX to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $329