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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A1400 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 4 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1400 grades versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Ricoh CX1

 A1400 CX1 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon A1400

 CX1 A1400 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Ricoh CX1

 A1400 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1400 and the CX1.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to produce greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A1400 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
32
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot A1400Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $299