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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was announced 8 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX4 matches up against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung HZ30W

 CX4 HZ30W 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh CX4

 HZ30W CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ30W

 CX4 HZ30W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX4 versus the HZ30W.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ30W to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher CX4 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh CX4Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $211 $280