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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung GX-20

 CX4 GX-20 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2008Fresher by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh CX4

 GX-20 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung GX-20

 CX4 GX-20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
weather proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh CX4Samsung GX-20
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