Ricoh CX1

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...

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.

A well-designed Ricoh digital camera that takes superb pictures

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’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.

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

Ricoh CX1:

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

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.

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

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 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.

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).