Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX4
Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
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83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
Canon G12
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Ricoh CX4
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2010
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Below is a extended review of the Canon G12 and Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
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Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G12 scores against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh CX4
| G12 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon G12
| CX4 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh CX4
| G12 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | August 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 features outside 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) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the CX4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and CX4 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and CX4.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G12 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier.
Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon G12 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Canon G12 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (401g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon G12 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (401g)
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
Photography Glossary
Canon G12 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | 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 dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| 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) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| 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 All around score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-7L | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $211 |