Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1
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93 Imaging
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX1
SX10 IS | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX10 IS
CX1 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX1
SX10 IS | CX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same 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).
See the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |