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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was announced 10 months earlier than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX2 matches up against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung HZ35W

 CX2 HZ35W 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh CX2

 HZ35W CX2 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ35W

 CX2 HZ35W 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 against the HZ35W.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to show more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh CX2Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX2 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-20 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $341 $300