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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung WB850F
(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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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung WB850F

 CX3 WB850F 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh CX3

 WB850F CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB850F

 CX3 WB850F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

Check out the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh CX3Samsung 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