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Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon N100 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was introduced 4 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the N100 matches up versus the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Ricoh CX1

 N100 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon N100

 CX1 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Ricoh CX1

 N100 CX1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon N100 versus Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 vs the CX1.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and CX1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and CX1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon N100 will result in greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern N100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (289g)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery power (330 shots)
includes touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (289 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors in class (289 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot N100Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $299