Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 4 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX4 matches up against the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 and the WB1100F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CX4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.