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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung WB350F

 CX4 WB350F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh CX4

 WB350F CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 41 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB350F

 CX4 WB350F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (276g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh CX4Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $211 $260