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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 6 months prior to the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 SD1300 IS CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 CX4 SD1300 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh CX4

 SD1300 IS CX4 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the CX4.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and CX4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SD1300 IS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Ricoh CX4
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 ID NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $211