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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 8 months later than the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX4 grades vs the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung CL80

 CX4 CL80 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh CX4

 CL80 CX4 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung CL80

 CX4 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 and the CL80.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and CL80.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung CL80 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher CX4 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
Samsung CL80 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh CX4Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $211 $400