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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 20 months later than the CX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX30 IS CX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX30 IS

 CX1 SX30 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX30 IS CX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 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).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the CX1.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and CX1 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and CX1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (601g)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (601g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2009-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-7L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $299