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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
64
Imaging
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Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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
  • Launched March 2009
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX1 IS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Canon SX1 IS

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SX1 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2010March 2009More modern by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SX1 IS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has got outer dimensions 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 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 64 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (440 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery life (440 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 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 display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 367 gr (0.81 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 life - 440 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $147