Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL5

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the CX2 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was announced 6 months later than the CL5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX2 matches up versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 compared to the CL5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and CL5.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The CX2 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier.