Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB50F

Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX1 matches up against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 and the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and WB50F.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.