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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX3 matches up versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung WB35F

 CX3 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh CX3

 WB35F CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB35F

 CX3 WB35F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 versus the WB35F.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh CX3Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $130