Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

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).

Compare the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.