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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX5 grades against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung HZ10W

 CX5 HZ10W 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009Newer by 27 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh CX5

 HZ10W CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ10W

 CX5 HZ10W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 offers physical measurements 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 HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the HZ10W.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and HZ10W.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer CX5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (249g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh CX5Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $300