Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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69 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung GX-1L
CX1 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | February 2009 | February 2006 | Newer by 37 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 210k | Sharper screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh CX1
GX-1L | CX1 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-1L
CX1 | GX-1L | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |