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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 12 months later than the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1300 IS grades against the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SD1300 IS CX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 CX1 SD1300 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SD1300 IS CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS features physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the CX1.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and CX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SD1300 IS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SD1300 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Ricoh CX1
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $299