Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon G12
| CX1 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Clearer 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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and CX1 is 83 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Ricoh 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 |