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Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G16 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G16 was announced 4 years after the CX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G16 scores against the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Ricoh CX1

 G16 CX1 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 58 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon G16

 CX1 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Ricoh CX1

 G16 CX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 and Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G16 versus the CX1.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and CX1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and CX1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G16 will resolve greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern G16 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
49
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (360 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
64
great battery (360 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot G16Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
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 sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $299