Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 24 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX4 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 comes with external 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CX4 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older CX4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.