Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Released December 2012
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX2 was brought out 4 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX2 matches up against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung EX2F
CX2 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 0k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh CX2
EX2F | CX2 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung EX2F
CX2 | EX2F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung EX2F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CX2 vs the EX2F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and EX2F.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will render extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung EX2F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-20 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | - |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $341 | $478 |