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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX1 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX1 scores against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung EX2F

 CX1 EX2F 
Screen resolution920k0kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh CX1

 EX2F CX1 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2009More recent by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung EX2F

 CX1 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 and the EX2F.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung EX2F will give you more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh CX1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX1 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 180g (0.40 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID DB-70 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 1 1
Cost at release $299 $478