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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 14 months earlier than the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX1 IS grades versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX1 IS CX3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX1 IS

 CX3 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010March 2009Newer by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX3

 SX1 IS CX3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the CX3.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and CX3 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and CX3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (615g)
low resolution (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
57
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $329