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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 A4000 IS CX1 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon A4000 IS

 CX1 A4000 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh CX1

 A4000 IS CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (175 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (175 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (175 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISRicoh CX1
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