Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung PL210

Here is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced 22 months prior to the PL210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 grades versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX1 and the PL210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and PL210.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL210 to render greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.