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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX5 scores vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung WB800F

 CX5 WB800F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh CX5

 WB800F CX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB800F

 CX5 WB800F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 and the WB800F.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and WB800F.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features 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 WB800F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh CX5Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $300