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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 3 years prior to the DV150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX4 scores versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung DV150F

 CX4 DV150F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh CX4

 DV150F CX4 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung DV150F

 CX4 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 versus the DV150F.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and DV150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh CX4Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $211 $150