Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ50W 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
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Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX3 was revealed 2 months after the HZ50W so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX3 scores against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung HZ50W
| CX3 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh CX3
| HZ50W | CX3 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung HZ50W
| CX3 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | May 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 versus the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and HZ50W.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called as | - | WB5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $329 | $250 |