Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CX1 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

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The CX1 was launched 23 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX1 matches up against the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 vs the ST30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and ST30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST30 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.