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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 4 years before the DV150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX1 matches up vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung DV150F

 CX1 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh CX1

 DV150F CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung DV150F

 CX1 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX1 against the DV150F.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and DV150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh CX1Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 180 grams (0.40 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $150