Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4
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37 Features
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![Pentax Optio S1 front Pentax Optio S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-S1/Pentax-S1-front.jpg)
![Ricoh CX4 front Ricoh CX4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX4/Ricoh-CX4-front.jpg)
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33 Features
34 Overall
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax S1 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S1 was introduced 7 months after the CX4 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1 grades vs the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio S1 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Ricoh CX4
S1 | CX4 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax S1
CX4 | S1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Ricoh CX4
S1 | CX4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax S1 versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus 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, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 and the CX4.
![Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-S1-vs-Ricoh-CX4-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-S1-vs-Ricoh-CX4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-S1-vs-Ricoh-CX4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-S1-vs-Ricoh-CX4-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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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Pentax Optio S1 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio S1 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 | 260 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $174 | $211 |