Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.