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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was brought out 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CX2 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 CX2 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh CX2

 Galaxy Camera 3G CX2 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 36 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 CX2 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CX2 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh CX2Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-20 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $341 $606