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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 5 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX1 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 CX1 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh CX1

 Galaxy Camera CX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 CX1 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX1 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh CX1Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-19 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $450