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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed very close to the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS grades versus the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX10 IS CX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CX1 SX10 IS 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX10 IS CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the CX1.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and CX1 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and CX1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX10 IS to show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (600g)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 600 gr (1.32 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $275 $299