Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was brought out 4 years before the WB350F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX4 matches up vs the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 vs the WB350F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and WB350F.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.