Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Announced December 2009
- New Model is Canon G12
(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
- Introduced February 2009
Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G11 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G11 was revealed 10 months after the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G11 scores versus the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Ricoh CX1
G11 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | December 2009 | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon G11
CX1 | G11 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Ricoh CX1
G11 | CX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Canon G11 versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G11 against the CX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and CX1 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and CX1.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G11 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G11 will give greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G11 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-12-16 | 2009-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-7L | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $299 |