Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ10W
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
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Following is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CX3 was unveiled 14 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX3 grades vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung HZ10W
| CX3 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh CX3
| HZ10W | CX3 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ10W
| CX3 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 versus the HZ10W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern CX3 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $329 | $300 |