Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX1

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 2 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS and the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and CX1 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and CX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX40 HS to render more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.