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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 SX1 IS CX4 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SX1 IS

 CX4 SX1 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2010March 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX4

 SX1 IS CX4 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the CX4.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and CX4 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and CX4.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (615g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (205g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (615g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
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 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 615g (1.36 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 102 x 59 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $211