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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 10 months before the ST600 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX1 grades vs the ST600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung ST600

 CX1 ST600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh CX1

 ST600 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kClearer display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST600

 CX1 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has got outside measurements 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 ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX1 and the ST600.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and ST600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to produce greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
Samsung ST600 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh CX1Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $330