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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX710 HS versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 5 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX710 HS scores vs the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh CX1

 SX710 HS CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX710 HS

 CX1 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX1

 SX710 HS CX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS versus the CX1.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and CX1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and CX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
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 230 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $299