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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was revealed 6 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX2 grades vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung HZ15W

 CX2 HZ15W 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh CX2

 HZ15W CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ15W

 CX2 HZ15W 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX2 vs the HZ15W.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ15W to deliver greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
manual focus
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh CX2Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX2 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-20 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $341 $330