Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX1 scores vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 features outside 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) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 versus the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and GX-1S is 93 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and GX-1S.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh CX1 will show more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger CX1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.