Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was brought out 23 months later than the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS grades against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh CX1
A3300 IS | CX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon A3300 IS
CX1 | A3300 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh CX1
A3300 IS | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS against the CX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and CX1.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to give you more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Ricoh CX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 230 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $299 |