Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung WB150F
CX5 | WB150F | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh CX5
WB150F | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB150F
CX5 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |