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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was revealed 3 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX1 grades against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 CX1 GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2006Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kSharper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh CX1

 GX-1L CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-1L

 CX1 GX-1L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CX1 and the GX-1L.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and GX-1L is 93 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and GX-1L.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh CX1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger CX1 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
lighter than average in class (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh CX1Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung GX-1L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-19 2006-02-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $0