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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was launched 16 months before the HZ25W making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX1 scores vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 CX1 HZ25W 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX1

 HZ25W CX1 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ25W

 CX1 HZ25W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 offers 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) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 vs the HZ25W.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and HZ25W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh CX1Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest 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 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $350