Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Ricoh CX5 | Samsung 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 |