Canon S90 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon S90 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was unveiled 14 months later than the CX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S90 scores vs the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S90 compared to the CX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and CX1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon S90 will provide greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S90 provides a benefit in sensor technology.