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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 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 SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 22 months earlier than the SH100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX1 scores against the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung SH100

 CX1 SH100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Ricoh CX1

 SH100 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SH100

 CX1 SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has got exterior 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 SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX1 against the SH100.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and SH100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung SH100
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Travel photography highlights
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung SH100
 Ricoh CX1Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung SH100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $200