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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung CL80

 CX2 CL80 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh CX2

 CL80 CX2 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung CL80

 CX2 CL80 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Samsung CL80
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh CX2Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-20 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-70 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $341 $400