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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX1 was released 3 years before the WB750 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX1 scores versus the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung WB750

 CX1 WB750 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh CX1

 WB750 CX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB750

 CX1 WB750 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 compared to the WB750.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and WB750.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh CX1Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-19 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $339