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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(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 June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was introduced 14 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX5 scores vs the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 CX5 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh CX5

 HZ35W CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ35W

 CX5 HZ35W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys external dimensions 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 HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX5 vs the HZ35W.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern CX5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh CX5Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $300