Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
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On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CX3 was brought out 19 months prior to the WB850F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX3 matches up against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung WB850F
| CX3 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh CX3
| WB850F | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB850F
| CX3 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outside 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 WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CX3 compared to the WB850F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and WB850F.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Samsung WB850F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $329 | $599 |
