Ricoh just announced CX1 the upcoming 9-megapixel camera that support HDR technology. Ricoh CX1 equipped with 7.1x zoom 28-200mm lens (35mm equivalent) and 3-inch LCD screen with 920,00 dot-pixel. Its HDR technology function to expand dynamic range along with combined images and take images at different exposure. It provide Face Detection as well as Smile Check features to recognize face and smile in the photos.

Ricoh CX1 boast Smooth Imaging Engine IV combined with CMOS sensor to give high-speed image processing with lower noise. It capable to capture up to 120 images continuously at VGA resolutions. It appears in three optional colors, black, silver and bronze. Ricoh CX1 will be available in March on U.K with suggested priced at £299 ($430).