Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST90

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 23 months prior to the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX1 matches up versus the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung ST90. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 comes with outside measurements 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 ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX1 vs the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and ST90.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST90 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.