Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 14 months earlier than the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX1 matches up vs the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 versus the HZ50W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and HZ50W.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to offer you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.