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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled very close to the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CX1 grades vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung HZ15W

 CX1 HZ15W 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh CX1

 HZ15W CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ15W

 CX1 HZ15W 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX1 compared to the HZ15W.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and HZ15W.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ15W to result in greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
has manual focus
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh CX1Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $330