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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released August 2010
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was manufactured 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX4 matches up vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung WB800F

 CX4 WB800F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh CX4

 WB800F CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB800F

 CX4 WB800F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 offers exterior 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) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 versus the WB800F.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and WB800F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
35
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh CX4Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX4 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $211 $300