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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 4 months earlier than the PL210 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX4 matches up versus the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung PL210

 CX4 PL210 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh CX4

 PL210 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung PL210

 CX4 PL210 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the PL210.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and PL210.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Samsung PL210
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh CX4Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $211 $200