Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV300F
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Released January 2012
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX4 was manufactured 16 months prior to the DV300F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX4 matches up versus the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung DV300F
| CX4 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh CX4
| DV300F | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung DV300F
| CX4 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 versus the DV300F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and DV300F.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $211 | $200 |