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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 5 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX700 HS scores versus the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX700 HS CX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 CX1 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh CX1

 SX700 HS CX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS and the CX1.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and CX1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and CX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh CX1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $299