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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was announced 17 months earlier than the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the CX5 grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung WB250F

 CX5 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh CX5

 WB250F CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB250F

 CX5 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the WB250F.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and WB250F.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh CX5Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $250