Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh CX1

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 4 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the CX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and CX1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and CX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX510 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.