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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 7 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX620 HS CX1 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2009More recent by 88 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 CX1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh CX1

 SX620 HS CX1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the CX1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and CX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 182g (0.40 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $299