Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 4 years after the CX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS grades against the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and 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 have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the CX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and CX1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and CX1.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to produce more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.