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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 23 months prior to the ST65 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX1 grades vs the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung ST65

 CX1 ST65 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh CX1

 ST65 CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST65

 CX1 ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 vs the ST65.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and ST65.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to render extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh CX1Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung ST65
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $130