Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2009

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A4000 IS versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was introduced 3 years after the CX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A4000 IS grades vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh CX1
A4000 IS | CX1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon A4000 IS
CX1 | A4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh CX1
A4000 IS | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS vs the CX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and CX1.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to show greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 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 | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to 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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 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 life | 175 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $199 | $299 |