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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Released August 2010
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX4 was unveiled 5 months before the ST65 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX4 grades vs the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST65

 CX4 ST65 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh CX4

 ST65 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST65

 CX4 ST65 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Samsung ST65 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX4 versus the ST65.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and ST65.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST65 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh CX4Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung ST65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-19 2011-01-19
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $211 $130