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Ricoh CX1

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User ratings:
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8 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
15
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • Colours appeared nice and accurately on the LCD screen
  • image quality was pleasing

Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Ricoh CX1 have Weather Sealing
  • Ricoh CX1 have Image Stabilization

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 9 Mpx
  • 3456, 2592 px
  • 5.2
  • Flexible, Multi point, Spotus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Ricoh CX1 - Pros & Cons

Ricoh CX1

Pros

  • Colours appeared nice and accurately on the LCD screen
  • image quality was pleasing

Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Ricoh CX1 have Weather Sealing
  • Ricoh CX1 have Image Stabilization
  • Ricoh CX1 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • the noise issues and lack of HD video
  • Dynamic range mode is not just a gimmick
  • Ricoh camera is a very short one

Ricoh CX1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
9 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3456 x 2592 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Ricoh CX1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels9.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3456 x 2592 px
Other resolutions
  • 3456x2304
  • 3072x2304
  • 2592x2592
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1728x1296
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
ProcessorSmooth Imaging Engine IV
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom7.1 x
Digital zoom4.8 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture5.2
Focal length equiv28 - 200
Focus adjustmentManual
Autofocus
  • Flexible
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Close-up
  • Documents
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight6.35 oz
Width4.0 in
Height2.3 in
Depth1.1 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)270
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots920000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playbackSlide show
Motion JPEG frame rate15.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage88.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
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Ricoh CX1 Ricoh - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.9
Based on 15 reviews
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Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 23.03.2009
Ricoh CX1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

World Exclusive! The Ricoh CX1 is a new point-and-shoot digital camera that focuses on one key area - image quality. At its heart is a new 9 megapixel CMOS sensor and image processing engine, the combination of which promises expanded dynamic range, lower noise and faster operation. The CX1's new DR shooting mode combines two images shot with different exposures to create one image with more detail in the shadows and highlights, while a fast continuous burst mode of 4fps should ensure that you don't miss the action. There's also an amazing high-resolution LCD screen, 7x optical zoom lens and a veritable wealth of options to keep even the most ardent photographer happy. The Ricoh CX1 is available now for £299 in the UK - we find out if it's the real deal in our latest in-depth review...

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Published: 17.02.2012
Ricoh CX1
4.3

Ricoh's first camera with a CMOS sensor features slimline styling and a 7x optical zoom lens.Offered in black, silver and Champagne Rose, the new Ricoh CX1 is the first Ricoh camera with a CMOS sensor that provides an effective resolution of 9.29 megapixels. Coupled to this sensor is a 7.1x optical zoom lens that covers a focal length range equivalent to 28-200mm in 35mm format. Maximum apertures range from a modest f/3.3 at the wide setting to f/5.2 at full optical zoom.

Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX1 compact digital camera
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Good Gear Guide
Ricoh CX1 compact digital camera
4.0

A well-designed Ricoh digital camera that takes superb pictures

Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX1 Review: A Photographer's Compact Point and Shoot
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Gizmodo
Published: 07.05.2009
Ricoh CX1 Review: A Photographer's Compact Point and Shoot

Where most other camera companies are going for 720p video in their nicer point-and-shoots, Ricoh added more photo-centric features to the CX1: in-camera HDR, high-speed sequential shooting and razor-sharp macro. We've tested, and we like.

Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX1 Review (Updated 5/4/2009) | Best4Reviews.com
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Ricoh CX1 Review (Updated 5/4/2009) | Best4Reviews.com

Ricoh’s CX1 features unique new kit that combine to help create what seems to be a very special digital compact, but is it any good? Doug Harman Investigates in this the CX1's Best4Reviews test.

Ricoh CX1 Review: Ricoh CX-1
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Stuff
Published: 19.05.2009
Review: Ricoh CX-1

This is an elegant nine-megapixel compact camera that's well worth a look.

Ricoh CX1 Review: Ricoh CX1 camera
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 09.04.2009
Review: Ricoh CX1 camera

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Expert Reviews
Published: 25.06.2009
Ricoh CX1 review
4.0

Ricoh CX1:

Ricoh CX1 Shiny Review: Ricoh CX1 - ShinyShiny
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ShinyShiny
Published: 13.05.2009
Shiny Review: Ricoh CX1 - ShinyShiny

Ricoh’s latest camera has a certain retro appeal with its chunky styling and over sized body, and I was seriously bowled away by the amount of features it packed in;

Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX1 compact camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 07.04.2009
Ricoh CX1 compact camera
4.5

Ricoh’s new CX1 features some unique new kit that combine to help create a rather special little digital compact. Image quality is excellent at

Ricoh CX1 Review : Ricoh CX1 Digital Camera
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Review : Ricoh CX1 Digital Camera

The <b>CX1</b> is the latest in the <b>Ricoh</b> line-up of <b>compact</b> <b>digital</b> <b>cameras</b> aimed at personal use.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.07.2009
Ricoh CX1
4.5

Ricoh’s latest camera combines performance, versatility and image quality

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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Ricoh CX1

For a very reasonable price of AU$599 you get a proficient compact camera with heaps of features, great dynamic range and, dare we say, sexy styling for a Ricoh. Pity about the noise issues and lack of HD video, then.

Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX1 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 19.02.2009
Ricoh CX1 Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Ricoh CX1 is a 9.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CMOS sensor and 28-200 mm F3.3-5.2 lens. Read our CX1 review to find its pros and cons.

Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX1 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Ricoh CX1 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & ControlsRicoh has equipped the CX1 with a 7.1x wide view optical zoom lens that covers and equivalent focal range of 28 - 200mm. This double retracting lens makes it made up of 10 elements in 7 groups with 4 aspherical elements and 5 surfaces. The maximum aperture is F3.3 (Wide) - F5.2 (Telephoto).