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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 A3300 IS CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon A3300 IS

 CX1 A3300 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh CX1

 A3300 IS CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh CX1
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