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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 4 months before the WB700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX4 scores vs the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung WB700

 CX4 WB700 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh CX4

 WB700 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB700

 CX4 WB700 
ReleasedAugust 2010December 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX4 and the WB700.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX4 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and WB700.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh CX4Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $211 $300