Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly close but the CX5 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was unveiled 7 months after the ST30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX5 matches up against the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 offers outside 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) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX5 and the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and ST30.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The CX5 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger CX5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.