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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SD980 IS versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched 7 months later than the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD980 IS scores against the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SD980 IS CX1 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SD980 IS

 CX1 SD980 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SD980 IS CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD980 IS and the CX1.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and CX1.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD980 IS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SD980 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Ricoh CX1
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $299