Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL5

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide different sensor size.

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The CX4 was released 19 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX4 grades vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX4 versus the CL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and CL5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX4 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh CX4 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer CX4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.