Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX3 was launched around the same time to the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX3 matches up vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung HZ25W
CX3 | HZ25W | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX3
HZ25W | CX3 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ25W
CX3 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX3 and the HZ25W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and HZ25W.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Maximum 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 | 206g (0.45 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $329 | $350 |