Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The CX4 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB30F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX4 grades against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung WB30F
CX4 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh CX4
WB30F | CX4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB30F
CX4 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 against the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and WB30F.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX4 | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
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 rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (0.45 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $211 | $180 |