Ricoh CX1

Comfortable to hold, easy to use, well built, clear picture quality, excellent macros, useful manual focus

Zooming could be smoother, no manual shutter or aperture settings

Ricoh may not come to mind when contemplating a compact camera, but the CX1 is definitely worthy of some attention. It produces superb images, feels good to use and has plenty of useful features to play with.

The Ricoh CX1 is a very accomplished camera from one of the veteran names in the industry. It combines excellent build quality, a versatile specification, class-leading performance and superb image quality with a range of innovative features and...

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

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

A highly specified, well crafted camera with a host of very clever features that work, the Ricoh CX1 is a machine for the more advanced user and offers image quality to match for those that know what they’re doing. Yes it has all-auto and scene modes...

Comfortable to hold, easy to use, well built, clear picture quality, excellent macros, useful manual focus

Zooming could be smoother, no manual shutter or aperture settings

While Ricoh may not come to mind when contemplating a compact camera, the Ricoh CX1 is definitely worthy of some attention. It produces superb images, feels good to use and has plenty of great features to play with.You don’t get all the controls a...

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

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. While it might not be enough to...

The minute Ricoh announces a new camera; I always get curious about the exciting novelties they will bring to the table this time. The brand time and again manages to come up with functions nobody else has thought of. And this also goes for the Ricoh...

Ricoh have taken a big step forward with the CX1 in an area that has always been something of a thorn in their side - namely image quality. We criticized the R10 model for producing noisy images at relatively slow ISO speeds, commenting that we'd...