Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Ricoh CX1
N100 | CX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon N100
CX1 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Ricoh CX1
N100 | CX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |