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Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon S90
  • Replacement is Canon S100
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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is relatively close but the S95 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was announced 22 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S95 grades against the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Ricoh CX1

 S95 CX1 
ReleasedNovember 2010February 2009Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon S95

 CX1 S95 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S95 and Ricoh CX1

 S95 CX1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S95 against the CX1.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and CX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon S95 will result in more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S95 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot S95Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 195 gr (0.43 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots - One
Cost at launch $495 $299