Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh CX1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

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.