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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was announced 19 months later than the CX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS grades vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX130 IS CX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 CX1 SX130 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX130 IS CX1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the CX1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and CX1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and CX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to show greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $299