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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was brought out 3 years before the WB150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX1 scores versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung WB150F

 CX1 WB150F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh CX1

 WB150F CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB150F

 CX1 WB150F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CX1 vs the WB150F.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and WB150F.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to deliver extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (188g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh CX1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $230