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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was announced 8 months later than the ST100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the CX4 scores against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST100

 CX4 ST100 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh CX4

 ST100 CX4 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST100

 CX4 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical dimensions 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 ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 against the ST100.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and ST100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern CX4 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh CX4Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-19 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $211 $250