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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was introduced 16 months before the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX1 matches up against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 CX1 HZ35W 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh CX1

 HZ35W CX1 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ35W

 CX1 HZ35W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 against the HZ35W.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ35W to give extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh CX1Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-19 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $300