Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Ricoh CX1
SX270 HS | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX270 HS
CX1 | SX270 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh CX1
SX270 HS | CX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |