Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX1
| HZ25W | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ25W
| CX1 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Ricoh CX1 | Samsung 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 |