Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX4 was introduced 8 months after the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX4 grades versus the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST80
CX4 | ST80 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2010 | Newer by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh CX4
ST80 | CX4 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST80
CX4 | ST80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has 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 ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX4 vs the ST80.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and ST80.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST80 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent CX4 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung ST80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 118g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | DB-100 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $211 | $249 |