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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 14 months earlier than the WB750 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX3 scores vs the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung WB750

 CX3 WB750 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh CX3

 WB750 CX3 
ReleasedSeptember 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB750

 CX3 WB750 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 offers 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) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 and the WB750.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and WB750.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (206g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh CX3Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $339