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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 5 months before the WB150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX5 matches up against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung WB150F

 CX5 WB150F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh CX5

 WB150F CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB150F

 CX5 WB150F 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 has got external 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) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CX5 versus the WB150F.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh CX5Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $230