Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-10 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
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively similar but the CX4 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe CX4 was brought out 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX4 matches up against the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung GX-10
| CX4 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | September 2006 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh CX4
| GX-10 | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung GX-10
| CX4 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys physical 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 GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CX4 against the GX-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and GX-10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The CX4 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The fresher CX4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Samsung GX-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung GX-10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2006-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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) | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $211 | $850 |
