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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed 13 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX5 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CX5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh CX5

 Galaxy Camera 4G CX5 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CX5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
36
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh CX5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type 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 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $550