Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung GX-20
CX1 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | January 2008 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh CX1
GX-20 | CX1 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung GX-20
CX1 | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |