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Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was revealed 3 years after the CX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G15 grades vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh CX1

 G15 CX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon G15

 CX1 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh CX1

 G15 CX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 compared to the CX1.

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and CX1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and CX1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G15 will render greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (352g)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
61
good battery life (350 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (352g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot G15Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
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 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $299