Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh CX1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.