Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL120

The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was revealed 4 months earlier than the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX4 scores vs the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 versus the PL120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and PL120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.