Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ10W
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33 Features
34 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ10W 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX4 was revealed 16 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX4 matches up vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung HZ10W
| CX4 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh CX4
| HZ10W | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ10W
| CX4 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys external dimensions 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 HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CX4 vs the HZ10W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and HZ10W.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent CX4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Other name | - | WB500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $211 | $300 |