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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 3 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX5 scores against the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung WB1100F

 CX5 WB1100F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh CX5

 WB1100F CX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB1100F

 CX5 WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 compared to the WB1100F.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (512g)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh CX5Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $250