Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX4 was unveiled 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX4 grades against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung GX-20
CX4 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2008 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh CX4
GX-20 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung GX-20
CX4 | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 compared to the GX-20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and GX-20.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher CX4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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 | - |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $211 | $850 |