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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
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 SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 17 months later than the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX210 IS CX1 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX210 IS

 CX1 SX210 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX210 IS CX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the CX1.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and CX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $226 $299