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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX1 scores vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung ST150F

 CX1 ST150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh CX1

 ST150F CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST150F

 CX1 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the CX1 versus the ST150F.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to produce extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (114g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh CX1Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $300