Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe CX5 was revealed 15 months after the HZ50W making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX5 grades versus the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung HZ50W
CX5 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | May 2010 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh CX5
HZ50W | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ50W
CX5 | HZ50W | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 comes with external dimensions 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 HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 against the HZ50W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and HZ50W.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern CX5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called as | - | WB5500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 gr (0.45 lb) | 426 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $250 |