Ricoh CX1 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the focus. The performance also impresses, but many are less positive about the lens.

Focus, Performance, Design, Usability

Lens, Shutter, Viewfinder, Battery

Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 92/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Ricoh CX1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

All of the cameras in the table above are compact, and feature 5X or greater zoom lenses with image stabilization. As you can see, the CX1 tied with several other cameras for the top spot.

All of the cameras in the table above are compact, and feature 5X or greater zoom lenses with image stabilization. As you can see, the CX1 tied with several other cameras for the top spot

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 ...

Ricoh announces the CX1, a new digital camera with a 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom (28-200 mm in 35 mm film equiv. focal length), and a new high-speed image processing CMOS sensor, with a novel dynamic range double shot mode. This mode expands the ...

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.

, but the CX1 joins just a few other cameras that do it automatically. And it works

The 9-megapixel CX1 looks smart, produces good-quality images and offers plenty of features to get your teeth into. Its high-dynamic-range mode isn't perfect, but the CX1 offers excellent 4 frames per second full-resolution shooting, and its high ...

Attractive design and interface ; excellent 4 frames per second continuous shooting at full resolution ; good high-dynamic-range mode -- in the right conditions

High-dynamic-range shots can be easily spoilt ; small and fiddly joystick ; fairly expensive

The Ricoh CX1 is smart, elegant, clever and quirky, but the high-dynamic-range mode is imperfect, and, while you might swoon over many of its cleverer gadgets in the shop, you may later find you never use them -- for example, the seven-shot focus ...

Compact camera with a difference?

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

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

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 ...

ricoh cx1 review: 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.

Amazingly vivid screen ; Dynamic range mode is not just a gimmick ; Range of bracketing options ; Incredibly quick burst mode options

Noisy images at sensitivities over ISO 400 ; No manual controls ; No RAW

The Ricoh CX1, with a 9.29MP CMOS sensor, Smooth Imaging IV engine and Dynamic Range Double Shot mode. It may fit the bill as a luxury compact, but is this matched by its performance? The What Digital Camera Ricoh CX1 review investigates...

4fps burst rate, LCD screen, good results at lower ISOs, good dynamic range

No HD recording, digital-looking images, DR feature

Barring a few issues, the Ricoh CX1 has useful features, a superb build and decent image quality worthy of a recommendation.