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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Released August 2010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 4 months after the HZ50W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX4 grades versus the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung HZ50W

 CX4 HZ50W 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh CX4

 HZ50W CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ50W

 CX4 HZ50W 
AnnouncedAugust 2010May 2010Similar age
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 against the HZ50W.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh CX4Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 205g (0.45 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $211 $250