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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G12 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was announced 24 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G12 matches up versus the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh CX1

 G12 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon G12

 CX1 G12 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh CX1

 G12 CX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 vs the CX1.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and CX1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and CX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G12 will render extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G12 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
47
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401g)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (370 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
60
good battery life (370 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (401g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
60
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (401g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot G12Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
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 Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $299