Compare Prices : Ricoh CX1 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Ricoh CX1 is a 9 megapixel digital camera, with a CMOS sensor, high speed shooting, a wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens and a compact body - read our review to find out more.

Pros: Great image quality Low noise for a compact camera Dynamic range mode useful for static / landscape shots High speed shoting - 4fps! better than some DSLRs Great wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens CMOS-shift image stabilisation helps with zoom and low ...

Cons: Expensive compared to predecessor Limited scene modes Poor flash position

Verdict: The Ricoh CX1 may seem like other Ricoh cameras before it - however the new 9 megapixel CMOS sensor adds some important features - namely extremely quick continuous shooting. With 4fps at full resolution the camera can shoot quicker than most budget ...

Review summary: This 9 megapixel CMOS camera has a 28-200mm [film equivalent zoom. Image stabilisation is by sensor shift. The LCD is a high resolution 75mm screen. On-screen graphics are elegant. There is a visible and audible level indicator for keeping the camera ...

Pros: The DR function works reasonably well. There are settings from Weak to Strong. For best results use Strong. However it is useless for moving subjects. The depth of field extender is moderately useful, although again this needs a tripod and stationary ...

Cons: The LCD is totally black in bright sunlight, making it useless as a viewfinder. Frustrating.

Verdict: This is a pleasure to use, although we wished for more manual controls. The concepts of extended dynamic range and depth of field are concerns of the serious photographer. No point-and-shooter is going to care about these refinements. Yet the camera ...

Review summary: Matt Grayson looks at the new Ricoh CX1 with a CMOS sensor and dynamic range mode.

Pros: Lovely design; Bright screen; Large zoom lens; CMOS sensor; Dynamic Range mode; Good macro; Nice use of flash

Cons: Dubious build quality with plastic front; Bad noise results; Sensor is still too small; Lens has to focus at every zoom step; Low flash range

Verdict: I really like the Ricoh CX1 with its boxy design and matt black finish. The screen is lovely to use and the features are many

Review summary: Compact camera with a difference?

Pros: Handling, LCD, low ISO image quality, easy to use, features, build, auto level indication

Cons: No optical viewfinder, high ISO image noise, complex menu system

Verdict: 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 lower ISOs and the high-resolution screen helps compensate for the lack of an optical viewfinder: a ...

Review summary: Continuing our support for Ricoh on AlphaMountWorld as an interesting and viable compact option for our readers, Ricohs CX1 is indeed interesting and is the new evolution of their ultra-compact design. Incorporating a 1/2.4" 9.29mp Hi-Speed CMOS ...