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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was launched 13 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX5 scores against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 CX5 HZ25W 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX5

 HZ25W CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ25W

 CX5 HZ25W 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX5 and the HZ25W.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ25W to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher CX5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh CX5Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest 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) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $350