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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was introduced 19 months later than the ST100 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX5 matches up vs the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung ST100

 CX5 ST100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh CX5

 ST100 CX5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kCrisper display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung ST100

 CX5 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX5 versus the ST100.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and ST100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger CX5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
features touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh CX5Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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