Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB250F

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was released 3 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX4 grades vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX4 vs the WB250F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.