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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was introduced 5 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX3 matches up versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung HZ30W

 CX3 HZ30W 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh CX3

 HZ30W CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ30W

 CX3 HZ30W 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 provides external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 vs the HZ30W.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ30W to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh CX3Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.45 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $280