Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh CX1
SD4500 IS | CX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SD4500 IS
CX1 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX1
SD4500 IS | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |