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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years after the CX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX400 IS CX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2009Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX400 IS

 CX1 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SX400 IS CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the CX1.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and CX1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and CX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 life 190 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $299