Canon A800 vs Ricoh CX1

The following is a complete overview of the Canon A800 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 23 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A800 scores vs the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A800 vs the CX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and CX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A800 to resolve greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.