Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
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Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX3 was unveiled 16 months later than the HZ15W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX3 scores versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung HZ15W
| CX3 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh CX3
| HZ15W | CX3 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ15W
| CX3 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys 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) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 and the HZ15W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and HZ15W.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ15W to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent CX3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Physical 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | DB-100 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $329 | $330 |