Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W
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32 Features
35 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600
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Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was announced 5 months before the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CX2 scores versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung HZ30W
| CX2 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh CX2
| HZ30W | CX2 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ30W
| CX2 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX2 versus the HZ30W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and HZ30W.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to deliver extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called as | - | WB600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-08-20 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 5.00 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 185g (0.41 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $341 | $280 |
