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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB210 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX1 matches up against the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung WB210

 CX1 WB210 
Display resolution920k1kClearer display (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh CX1

 WB210 CX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB210

 CX1 WB210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 offers exterior measurements 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 against the WB210.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and WB210.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to give you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Samsung WB210
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh CX1Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $279