Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Other Name is WB500
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX2 was revealed 4 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX2 grades versus the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung HZ10W
CX2 | HZ10W | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh CX2
HZ10W | CX2 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ10W
CX2 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | August 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 and the HZ10W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and HZ10W.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ10W to produce more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-20 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
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 | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $341 | $300 |