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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(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
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung HZ30W

 CX2 HZ30W 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper 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 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (185g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh CX2Samsung 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