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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung WB35F

 CX1 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh CX1

 WB35F CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB35F

 CX1 WB35F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh CX1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $130