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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 3 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX150 IS scores versus the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX150 IS CX1 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 CX1 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX150 IS CX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS and the CX1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and CX1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and CX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to give more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2009-02-19
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 grams (0.67 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
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 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 life 130 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $299