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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was unveiled 11 months before the WB210 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX4 matches up versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung WB210

 CX4 WB210 
Display resolution920k1kClearer display (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh CX4

 WB210 CX4 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB210

 CX4 WB210 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 versus the WB210.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and WB210.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
has focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh CX4Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $211 $279