Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung PL200
CX1 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh CX1
PL200 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung PL200
CX1 | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |