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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX1 IS CX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX1 IS

 CX1 SX1 IS 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX1 IS CX1 
IntroducedMarch 2009February 2009Similar 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and CX1 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
57
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (615g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh CX1
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