Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB50F

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.