Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ35W
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
34 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
34 Overall
34
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
37
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
37
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced August 2010
Samsung HZ35W
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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
- Announced June 2010
- Also Known as WB650
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX4 matches up versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung HZ35W
| CX4 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh CX4
| HZ35W | CX4 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ35W
| CX4 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX4 against the HZ35W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and HZ35W.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ35W to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Ricoh CX4 | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung HZ35W |
| Also Known as | - | WB650 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-06-16 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $211 | $300 |
