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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was launched 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX1 matches up against the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung MV800

 CX1 MV800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh CX1

 MV800 CX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung MV800

 CX1 MV800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX1 against the MV800.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and MV800.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
provides touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh CX1Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $499