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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W 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 HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX5 matches up against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung HZ15W

 CX5 HZ15W 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh CX5

 HZ15W CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ15W

 CX5 HZ15W 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 offers 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) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX5 compared to the HZ15W.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and HZ15W.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ15W to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer CX5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh CX5Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $330