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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was revealed very close to the WB210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX5 matches up against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung WB210

 CX5 WB210 
Screen resolution920k1kCrisper screen (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh CX5

 WB210 CX5 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB210

 CX5 WB210 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 comes with 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 WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CX5 compared to the WB210.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and WB210.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (205g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
features focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh CX5Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $279