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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Ricoh CX4

		

		

			
 S1 CX4 
ReleasedMarch 2011August 2010More modern by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 CX4 S1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Ricoh CX4

		

		

			
 S1 CX4 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
26
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax S1 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
24
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
64
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
42
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Ricoh CX4
 Pentax Optio S1Ricoh CX4
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
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