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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 17 months prior to the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX5 scores vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung ST150F

 CX5 ST150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh CX5

 ST150F CX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung ST150F

 CX5 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 against the ST150F.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh CX5Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $300