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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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 July 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the CX5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX1 IS grades versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 SX1 IS CX5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon SX1 IS

 CX5 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX5

 SX1 IS CX5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS and the CX5.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and CX5 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and CX5.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (615g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (615 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (615 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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 synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $399