Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CX1 matches up versus the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 has 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX1 compared to the WB35F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and WB35F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to result in greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.