Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W
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92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
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91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
Ricoh CX4
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(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
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(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
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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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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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung HZ30W
| CX4 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
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
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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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
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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Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
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
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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Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
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)
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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Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
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
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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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
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
| Ricoh CX4 | Samsung 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 |