Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CX4 was manufactured 8 months later than the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX4 grades versus the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST600
CX4 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh CX4
ST600 | CX4 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 920k | Crisper display (+232k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST600
CX4 | ST600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 provides 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) whilst the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 and the ST600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and ST600.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer CX4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung ST600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
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 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 205g (0.45 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $211 | $330 |