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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung HZ25W

 CX3 HZ25W 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX3

 HZ25W CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ25W

 CX3 HZ25W 
RevealedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh CX3Samsung HZ25W
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