Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Released May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the HZ50W so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CX2 grades vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung HZ50W
| CX2 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh CX2
| HZ50W | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung HZ50W
| CX2 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX2 versus the HZ50W.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and HZ50W.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Ricoh CX2 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-08-20 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $341 | $250 |