Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung ST80

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 19 months after the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX5 scores versus the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 compared to the ST80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and ST80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST80 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent CX5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.