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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX1 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 CX1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh CX1

 Galaxy Camera 3G CX1 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 42 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 CX1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 has outer 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh CX1Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-19 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $606