Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh CX1

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 17 months later than the CX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX20 IS grades against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the CX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and CX1 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and CX1.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX20 IS to give you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX20 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.