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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX200 IS CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 CX1 SX200 IS 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX200 IS CX1 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the CX1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX200 IS to give extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $299