Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1
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![Canon SX220 HS front Canon SX220 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-SX220-HS/Canon-SX220-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
(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
- Released February 2009
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX220 HS was manufactured 24 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh CX1
SX220 HS | CX1 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SX220 HS
CX1 | SX220 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh CX1
SX220 HS | CX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the CX1.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and CX1.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX220 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX220 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Ricoh-CX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Ricoh CX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $299 |