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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST80

 CX4 ST80 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh CX4

 ST80 CX4 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST80

 CX4 ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh CX4Samsung ST80
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