Ricoh CX2 vs Samsung MV800

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.