Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB2200F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was manufactured 5 years before the WB2200F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX1 scores against the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 has got 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) while the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 compared to the WB2200F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WB2200F is 93 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and WB2200F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.