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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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 July 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 5 months prior to the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX5 scores vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung DV300F

 CX5 DV300F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh CX5

 DV300F CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung DV300F

 CX5 DV300F 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung DV300F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX5 versus the DV300F.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and DV300F.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh CX5Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $200