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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 6 months earlier than the WB700 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX3 matches up vs the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung WB700

 CX3 WB700 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh CX3

 WB700 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB700

 CX3 WB700 
AnnouncedJune 2010December 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX3 and the WB700.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and WB700.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh CX3Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX3 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $300