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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon D10 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured 5 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D10 grades vs the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh CX1

 D10 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon D10

 CX1 D10 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh CX1

 D10 CX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon D10 offers external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D10 compared to the CX1.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and CX1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and CX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon D10 to offer extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
32
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot D10Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 190 gr (0.42 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 ID NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $299