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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was introduced 19 months after the HZ30W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX5 grades vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung HZ30W

 CX5 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh CX5

 HZ30W CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ30W

 CX5 HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CX5 vs the HZ30W.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent CX5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh CX5Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.45 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $280