Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung HZ50W

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.