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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W 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 HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 2 months before the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX1 matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 CX1 HZ10W 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh CX1

 HZ10W CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ10W

 CX1 HZ10W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CX1 and the HZ10W.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and HZ10W.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ10W to give greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh CX1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 180 grams (0.40 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $300