Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CX2 was released 24 months before the MV800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX2 matches up versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Samsung MV800
CX2 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh CX2
MV800 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800
CX2 | MV800 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 has got outside 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 MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX2 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the CX2 and the MV800.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and MV800.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Samsung MV800 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-20 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $341 | $499 |