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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon G11 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was released 8 months prior to the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G11 grades against the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Ricoh CX4

 G11 CX4 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon G11

 CX4 G11 
RevealedAugust 2010December 2009Fresher by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Ricoh CX4

 G11 CX4 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 features outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G11 and the CX4.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and CX4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and CX4.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G11 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (375g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (375 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
59
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (375g)
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot G11Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-12-16 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $211