Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 3 years before the WB850F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX1 scores versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX1 vs the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to give you more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.