Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ25W
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
33
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
33
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
(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 HZ25W
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as WB5000
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX4 scores versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung HZ25W
| CX4 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX4
| HZ25W | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ25W
| CX4 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX4 vs the HZ25W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 grams (0.45 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $211 | $350 |