Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 4 months before the CL80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX2 matches up against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX2 vs the CL80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and CL80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.