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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Pentax Optio WS80 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax WS80 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WS80 was brought out 6 months after the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WS80 matches up versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Ricoh CX1

 WS80 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax WS80

 CX1 WS80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX1

 WS80 CX1 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 has outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WS80 versus Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WS80 versus the CX1.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and CX1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WS80 to give you greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
59
environment proof
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WS80
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WS80
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
61
lighter than average (125 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax WS80 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WS80 and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax Optio WS80Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WS80 Ricoh CX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-05 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-4.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID D-LI68 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $220 $299