Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX1
| SX130 IS | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX130 IS
| CX1 | SX130 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX1
| SX130 IS | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
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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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and CX1 is 85 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh 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 |