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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was revealed 14 months after the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 matches up versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung GX-20

 CX1 GX-20 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2008Newer by 14 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh CX1

 GX-20 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-20

 CX1 GX-20 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX1 against the GX-20.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and GX-20.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger CX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
weather proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
9
no video
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh CX1Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung GX-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-02-19 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery ID DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $850