Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX5 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 comes with external dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be behind in sensor tech.