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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was released about the same time to the WB750 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX5 matches up vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung WB750

 CX5 WB750 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh CX5

 WB750 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB750

 CX5 WB750 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 and the WB750.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and WB750.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB750 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (13MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh CX5Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX5 Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $339