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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was introduced 10 months before the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX1 matches up against the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung CL80

 CX1 CL80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh CX1

 CL80 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung CL80

 CX1 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX1 against the CL80.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and CL80.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung CL80
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
offers focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh CX1Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 DB-70 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $400