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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung HZ50W

 CX5 HZ50W 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2010Newer by 15 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh CX5

 HZ50W CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ50W

 CX5 HZ50W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh CX5Samsung HZ50W
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