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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 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 PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX1 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the PL200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX1 grades against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung PL200

 CX1 PL200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh CX1

 PL200 CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung PL200

 CX1 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has physical 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 PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX1 versus the PL200.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and PL200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to give you more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
Samsung PL200 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh CX1Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-19 2010-07-21
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $0