Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL120

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 22 months before the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX1 matches up versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX1 compared to the PL120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and PL120.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to result in more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.