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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was introduced 4 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX4 scores against the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung WB50F

 CX4 WB50F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh CX4

 WB50F CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB50F

 CX4 WB50F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 features external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 versus the WB50F.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and WB50F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh CX4Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $211 $180