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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SD4500 IS CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 CX1 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SD4500 IS CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the CX1.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and CX1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD4500 IS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Ricoh CX1
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-9L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $299