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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX270 HS was announced 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS scores vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX270 HS CX1 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX270 HS

 CX1 SX270 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh CX1

 SX270 HS CX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the CX1.

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and CX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX270 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
61
lighter than average (233 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSRicoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $284 $299