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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 16 months prior to the WB150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the CX4 grades versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung WB150F

 CX4 WB150F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh CX4

 WB150F CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB150F

 CX4 WB150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX4 compared to the WB150F.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh CX4Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $211 $230