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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX2 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was released 10 months earlier than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX2 scores versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung HZ25W

 CX2 HZ25W 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh CX2

 HZ25W CX2 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ25W

 CX2 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 vs the HZ25W.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and HZ25W.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ25W to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh CX2Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-20 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $341 $350