Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Announced March 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2009
Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX1 IS was manufactured 2 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh CX1
SX1 IS | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX1 IS
CX1 | SX1 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX1
SX1 IS | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the CX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and CX1 is 64 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and CX1.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX1 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2009-02-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $600 | $299 |